Mining Engineering Dissertations
Dissertations from 2024
Monitoring and control of coal dust exposure using low-cost pm sensors and computational fluid dynamics, Nana Kobina Amoako Amoah
Novel uses of distributed optical fiber sensing for geomechanical monitoring, Samuel Vincent Nowak
Dissertations from 2023
EFFECTS OF DOWNWASH WHEN MEASURING GAS CONCENTRATIONS WITH UAV-MOUNTED GAS SENSORS, Jacob Lane Brinkman
Dissertations from 2022
Depression of pyrite in polymetallic sulfide flotation using chitosan-grafted-polyacrylamide polymers, Keitumetse Cathrine Monyake
Dissertations from 2021
Mining haul road defect detection -- Advancement in automated road extent and response calibration for improved maintenance, Alexander David Douglas
Relating detonation parameters to the detonation synthesis of nanomaterials, Martin Langenderfer
Investigation of anomalous data trends during coal dust explosibilty testing, Jacob Lee Miller
Assessment of Rib Failure Mechanisms Using Discontinuum Mechanics Based Modeling Approach, Maurice Nuonituo Sunkpal
Investigating the focusing effect of charge geometry with computer simulations, witness plates, and high-speed videography, Kelly Ray Williams
Dissertations from 2020
Modeling and optimization of froth flotation of low-grade phosphate ores: Experiments and machine learning, Ashraf Alsafasfeh
Application of geophysics and remote sensing techniques for economic mineral exploitation in Libya, Awad Abdussalam Henish Lemnifi
Dissertations from 2019
Characterization of aerosols in an underground mine, Arash A. Habibi
Multi-body dynamic and finite element modeling of ultra-large dump truck - haul road interactions for machine health and haul road structural integrity, Bruno Ayaga Kansake
Development of functional ionic liquids for separation and recovery of rare earth elements, Mostafa Khodakarami
The mechanics of precision presplitting, Anthony Joseph Konya
Pressure versus impulse graph for blast-induced traumatic brain injury and correlation to observable blast injuries, Barbara Rutter
The behavior of sUAS under explosive loading conditions and implications for safe operating procedures, Ashok EM Sudhakar
Investigating blast fume propagation, concentration and clearance in underground mines using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Raymond Ninnang Tiile
Dissertations from 2018
The effect of overloading on reliability of wheel loader structural components, Eric Raymond Achelpohl
Imaging and mitigating karst features, Kenneth Joseph Bansah
Mitigation of environmental hazards of sulfide mineral flotation with an insight into froth stability and flotation performance, Muhammad Badar Hayat
A new signal processing method for acoustic emission/microseismic data analysis, Charles Mborah
Correlation between delay time and measured concentration and concentration uncertainty by neutron activation analysis, James Thomas Seman
Dragline excavation simulation, real-time terrain recognition and object detection, Godfred Somua-Gyimah
Discrete element and artificial intelligence modeling of rock properties and formation failure in advance of shovel excavation, Muhammad Waqas
Computational dynamics and virtual dragline simulation for extended rope service life, Muhammad Wardeh
Dissertations from 2017
Pillar design for St. Peter sandstone formation, Francis Anohomah Arthur
Modeling dynamic community acceptance of mining using agent-based modeling, Mark Kofi Boateng
The influence of caprock on blast fragmentation distribution, Matthew Kurtis Coy
Characterization and numerical simulation of the microstructural and micromechanical viscoelastic behavior of oil sands using the discrete element method, Eric Kofi Gbadam
Real-time diesel particulate matter monitoring in underground mine atmospheres, association with the standard method and related challenges, Muhammad Usman Khan
LHD vibrations analysis and numerical modeling during operations, Kgosietsile Kolobe
Thermomechanical fatigue life investigation of an ultra-large mining dump truck tire, Wedam Nyaaba
Dissertations from 2016
Applications of simulation and optimization techniques in optimizing room and pillar mining systems, Angelina Konadu Anani
Dynamic impact of ageing dump truck suspension systems on whole-body vibrations in high-impact shovel loading operations, Saeid R. Dindarloo
Modeling explosive lensing on a cylindrical body in air: A first step towards sealing an underwater offshore oil spill, Phillip R. Mulligan
Cable shovel dipper stress and fatigue failure modeling in formation excavation engineering, Muhammad Azeem Raza
Subterranean photobioreactors for commercial-industrial scale algal culture, Daniel James Vidt
Dissertations from 2015
Microstructure and geotechnical properties of St. Peter sandstone in Clayton, Iowa, Amir Hossein Bagherieh
A novel powder factor based bench blast design method for large surface coal mines, Andrew Clifford Blair
Analysis of effects of surface roughness and local surface imperfections on measured pressure, Laurin Ashley Bookout
Describing local community acceptance with discrete choice theory for enhanced community engagement, Sisi Que
The relative effect of charge dimensions on elastic vibration attenuation and blast-induced seismic energy concepts, Nathan Thomas Rouse
Numerical study on scaling effects and decoupled network-based simulation of gaseous explosion, Liang Wang
Dissertations from 2013
Spatial variation of AMD related CO₂ emissions on reclaimed mine spoil, Moagabo Mathiba
Dissertations from 2012
Underground mine fire simulation using multiscale modeling approach, Xichen Zhang
Fractal oxidation kinetics and risk evaluation of spontaneous combustion in coal mines, Yutao Zhang
Dissertations from 2011
Dissertations from 2009
A fuzzy logic based predictor model for disc cutter chip production rate, Oyku Selimoglu
Dissertations from 2008
Mechanics of dump truck vibrations in high-impact shovel loading operations, Nassib Aouad
Development of a high-resolution target movement monitoring system for convergence monitoring in mines, Tristan H. Jones
Design and optimization of abrasive slurry feed system, control circuit and jet drilling tool for mining applications,, Pradeep Nambiath
Design and evaluation of a virtual reality training system for new underground rockbolters, David Nutakor
Dissertations from 2007
Dynamic dragline modeling and boom stress analysis for efficient excavation, Nuray Demirel
Analysis of the holistic impact of the hydrogen economy on the coal industry, Shannon Perry Lusk
Dissertations from 2006
Dynamic modeling of cable shovel-formation interactions for efficient oil sands excavation, Kwame Awuah-Offei
A preliminary investigation of the blade formation and cutting process of the linear shaped charges, Seokbin Lim
Novel method of fragmentation control in explosively loaded metal cylinders, Mark F. C. Schmidt
Discovery of an optimum selective mining unit for a high quality selective deposit, Piotr Szmigiel
Dissertations from 2004
The development of a coal material flow analysis, indicators, and models to facilitate the creation of public policy, Joel R. Warneke
Dissertations from 2003
Strategies for automating open pit mine haulage planning, Terry Alan Bush
Use of data mining techniques for mine machine condition monitoring, Hui Hu
Dissertations from 2001
Shock wave interactions at explosive/metallic interfaces, Jason Baird
Dissertations from 2000
Rock toughness and disc cutting, Richard E. Gertsch
The study and development of a single-stage dewatering and briquetting process for commercial-scale coal fines recovery, Stephen Wai-Sing Kan
The scale-up behavior of coal logs for the Coal Log Pipeline technology, Bing Zhao
Dissertations from 1996
Repeat shear method for the determination of residual shear strength of rock, Abdul Jaleel Afridi
An investigation of the deformation of underground excavations in salt and potash mines, Sangki Kwon
Waterjet enhanced mechanical excavation for rock, Jian Xu
Dissertations from 1995
Respirable coal dust control using surfactants - with special emphasis on a liquid spray system, Jin Kim
Effects of spatial positioning and surface characteristics of simulated rock-joints on presplit blasting, Syed M. Tariq
Dissertations from 1993
Dissertations from 1992
Characterization of pyrite surface and evaluation of effect of absorbed depressants on pyrite flotation, Yungchin Ding
Dissertations from 1991
High pressure water jets in rock excavation, Jianchi Yao
Dissertations from 1989
Development of a geostatistical analysis program for sulphide deposits of southeastern Missouri, Neal Borden Nagel
Abrasive jet cutting and drilling of rock, Sina Yazici
Dissertations from 1988
An advanced implementation of the boundary element method for plane-strain elastoplasticity, Aarao de Andrade Lima
Engineering properties and clay mineralogy of Illinois coal-mine roof shales and underclays, Sanga Tangchawal
Shock losses around underground overcasts, Jerry C. Tien
Dissertations from 1987
Automation of a jumbo drill using electrohydraulic cylinders, Robert Andrew Sickler
Dissertations from 1985
The development of a general equilibrium model to determine the prices for lead and zinc, Karl E. Burgher
Dissertations from 1982
The role of borehole pressure containment on surface ground vibration levels at close scaled distances, Salah Abdulhamid Taqieddin
Dissertations from 1980
Design of longwall systems, Jimmy Dale Cole
Dissertations from 1979
Hybrid simulation of underground trackless equipment, Louis Pierre Gignac
Dissertations from 1978
A total cost approach to mine roof support selection, Wesley Clare Patrick
Dissertations from 1977
Investigation of rock slotting by high pressure water jet for use in tunneling, Ahmed Awaad Saie
Dissertations from 1976
Burden-rock stiffness and its effect on fragmentation in bench blasting, Norman Saylor Smith
Dissertations from 1975
Optimizing underground, trackless loading and hauling systems, Richard Lee Bullock
Dissertations from 1973
An investigation of the influence of grain size on stress wave attenuation and dispersion in rock like materials, Narendra Y. B. Choudary
Dissertations from 1972
The use of shaped explosive charges to investigate permeability, penetration, and fracture formation in coal, dolomite and plexiglas, Calvin J. Konya
Deformation and fracture of concrete under uniaxial impact loading, Esteban Eulogio Miranda
Dissertations from 1971
Statistical study of rock drilling by hypervelocity jets from explosive shaped charges, John William Brown
Dissertations from 1970
Penetration in granite by shaped charge liners of various metals, Hemendra Nath Kalia
A computer simulation of mine air shaft thermodynamics, Ambyo Sumopandhi Mangunwidjojo
Dissertations from 1969
Numerical inversion of the Laplace transformation and the solution of the viscoelastic wave equations, Abbas Ali Daneshy
Dissertations from 1967
An investigation of the creep characteristics of Portland cement mortar under static and dynamic strain, Ikram-ul-Haq Dar
