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AusRock 2022 Program

The conference program is subject to change at any time, at the discretion of the organising committee.

All times are listed below in AEDT (Melbourne, Australia).


Monday, November 28, 2022

Stream A
Stream B
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Workshop | New developments and case studies in mine seismology


Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Dmitriy Malovichko, IMS Australia

Facilitator | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Baotang Shen, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Yi (Joey) Duan, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology*
Peter Kaiser,
Workshop | Planetary rock mechanics


Introduction and update on ISRM’s Commission of Planetary Rock Mechanics
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Some attempts to infer mechanical properties of rocks and discontinuities in Mars and Some Comets
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

The stability of lunar lava tubes
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University

Evaluation of geometric distribution of Mars faults based on satellite data?
Daisuke Asahina, Geological Survey of JAPAN / AIST

Exploring the ancient terrains on Mars: What will they tell us about the early formation of the solar system
Robert Anderson, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop | New developments and case studies in mine seismology continued


Facilitator | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Baotang Shen, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Yi (Joey) Duan, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology*
Peter Kaiser,

Seismic hazard mitigation of a geological structure reactivated by mining activities using hydraulic conditioning
Gisela Viegas, Newcrest Mining Ltd

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Dmitriy Malovichko, IMS Australia
Workshop | Planetary rock mechanics continued


Facilitator | Discussion Forum
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Discussion Forum
Robert Anderson, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Discussion Forum
Daisuke Asahina, Geological Survey of JAPAN / AIST

Discussion Forum
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

Discussion Forum
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Workshop | Advancements in numerical modelling


Recent development and future challenges in development of a reasonable numerical simulation method for rock blasting*
Daisuke Fukuda, Hokkaido University, Japan

State-of-the-art, Finite-Discrete Element Method (FDEM) modelling in rock mechanics*
Andrea Lisjak, Geomechanica Inc.

New developments in Itasca software – mesh generation, the IMASS constitutive model and cloud computing
David Wines, Itasca
Workshop | Rockburst and dynamic testing


Facilitator | Rockburst and dynamic testing
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Various considerations for systems of measurement within dynamic testing
David Evans, DSI Underground

Future considerations for dynamic testing of ground support
Matthew Holden, Jennmar

Dynamic laboratory testing of ground support: advantages and limitations
Brendan Crompton, Epiroc
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Workshop | Advancements in numerical modelling continued


Developments in coupled hydromechanical modelling and seismic prediction
Sevda Dehkhoda, Beck Engineering

3D rock fall and 3D pit shell optimisation analysis using Rocscience software
Alison McQuillan, Rocscience Australia

Discussion Forum
Sevda Dehkhoda, Beck Engineering
Workshop | Rockburst and dynamic testing continued


Requirements to dynamic ground support and dynamic testing parameters of yielding support elements
Charlie Li, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Coal burst control and management
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Underground observations: a guide to dynamic testing
Peter Mikula, Mikula Geotechnics Pty Ltd

Discussion Forum
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney
Stream A
Stream B
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Workshop | New developments and case studies in mine seismology


Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Dmitriy Malovichko, IMS Australia

Facilitator | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Baotang Shen, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Yi (Joey) Duan, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology*
Peter Kaiser,
Workshop | Planetary rock mechanics


Introduction and update on ISRM’s Commission of Planetary Rock Mechanics
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Some attempts to infer mechanical properties of rocks and discontinuities in Mars and Some Comets
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

The stability of lunar lava tubes
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University

Evaluation of geometric distribution of Mars faults based on satellite data?
Daisuke Asahina, Geological Survey of JAPAN / AIST

Exploring the ancient terrains on Mars: What will they tell us about the early formation of the solar system
Robert Anderson, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop | New developments and case studies in mine seismology continued


Facilitator | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Baotang Shen, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Yi (Joey) Duan, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology*
Peter Kaiser,

Seismic hazard mitigation of a geological structure reactivated by mining activities using hydraulic conditioning
Gisela Viegas, Newcrest Mining Ltd

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Dmitriy Malovichko, IMS Australia
Workshop | Planetary rock mechanics continued


Facilitator | Discussion Forum
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Discussion Forum
Robert Anderson, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Discussion Forum
Daisuke Asahina, Geological Survey of JAPAN / AIST

Discussion Forum
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

Discussion Forum
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Workshop | Advancements in numerical modelling


Recent development and future challenges in development of a reasonable numerical simulation method for rock blasting*
Daisuke Fukuda, Hokkaido University, Japan

State-of-the-art, Finite-Discrete Element Method (FDEM) modelling in rock mechanics*
Andrea Lisjak, Geomechanica Inc.

New developments in Itasca software – mesh generation, the IMASS constitutive model and cloud computing
David Wines, Itasca
Workshop | Rockburst and dynamic testing


Facilitator | Rockburst and dynamic testing
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Various considerations for systems of measurement within dynamic testing
David Evans, DSI Underground

Future considerations for dynamic testing of ground support
Matthew Holden, Jennmar

Dynamic laboratory testing of ground support: advantages and limitations
Brendan Crompton, Epiroc
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Workshop | Advancements in numerical modelling continued


Developments in coupled hydromechanical modelling and seismic prediction
Sevda Dehkhoda, Beck Engineering

3D rock fall and 3D pit shell optimisation analysis using Rocscience software
Alison McQuillan, Rocscience Australia

Discussion Forum
Sevda Dehkhoda, Beck Engineering
Workshop | Rockburst and dynamic testing continued


Requirements to dynamic ground support and dynamic testing parameters of yielding support elements
Charlie Li, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Coal burst control and management
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Underground observations: a guide to dynamic testing
Peter Mikula, Mikula Geotechnics Pty Ltd

Discussion Forum
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Stream A
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Workshop | New developments and case studies in mine seismology


Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Dmitriy Malovichko, IMS Australia

Facilitator | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Baotang Shen, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Yi (Joey) Duan, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology*
Peter Kaiser,
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop | New developments and case studies in mine seismology continued


Facilitator | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Baotang Shen, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Yi (Joey) Duan, CSIRO Mineral Resources

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology*
Peter Kaiser,

Seismic hazard mitigation of a geological structure reactivated by mining activities using hydraulic conditioning
Gisela Viegas, Newcrest Mining Ltd

Presenter | New developments and case studies in mine seismology
Dmitriy Malovichko, IMS Australia
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Workshop | Advancements in numerical modelling


Recent development and future challenges in development of a reasonable numerical simulation method for rock blasting*
Daisuke Fukuda, Hokkaido University, Japan

State-of-the-art, Finite-Discrete Element Method (FDEM) modelling in rock mechanics*
Andrea Lisjak, Geomechanica Inc.

New developments in Itasca software – mesh generation, the IMASS constitutive model and cloud computing
David Wines, Itasca
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Workshop | Advancements in numerical modelling continued


Developments in coupled hydromechanical modelling and seismic prediction
Sevda Dehkhoda, Beck Engineering

3D rock fall and 3D pit shell optimisation analysis using Rocscience software
Alison McQuillan, Rocscience Australia

Discussion Forum
Sevda Dehkhoda, Beck Engineering

Stream B
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Workshop | Planetary rock mechanics


Introduction and update on ISRM’s Commission of Planetary Rock Mechanics
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Some attempts to infer mechanical properties of rocks and discontinuities in Mars and Some Comets
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

The stability of lunar lava tubes
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University

Evaluation of geometric distribution of Mars faults based on satellite data?
Daisuke Asahina, Geological Survey of JAPAN / AIST

Exploring the ancient terrains on Mars: What will they tell us about the early formation of the solar system
Robert Anderson, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop | Planetary rock mechanics continued


Facilitator | Discussion Forum
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Discussion Forum
Robert Anderson, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Discussion Forum
Daisuke Asahina, Geological Survey of JAPAN / AIST

Discussion Forum
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

Discussion Forum
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Workshop | Rockburst and dynamic testing


Facilitator | Rockburst and dynamic testing
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Various considerations for systems of measurement within dynamic testing
David Evans, DSI Underground

Future considerations for dynamic testing of ground support
Matthew Holden, Jennmar

Dynamic laboratory testing of ground support: advantages and limitations
Brendan Crompton, Epiroc
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Tea
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Workshop | Rockburst and dynamic testing continued


Requirements to dynamic ground support and dynamic testing parameters of yielding support elements
Charlie Li, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Coal burst control and management
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Underground observations: a guide to dynamic testing
Peter Mikula, Mikula Geotechnics Pty Ltd

Discussion Forum
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney


Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Stream A
Stream B
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 1 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Session 1 | Opening Plenary


Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Welcome from ISRM President*
Reşat Ulusay, International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Keynote | Slope performance monitoring - Predictive tools to enable business continuity
Rigoberto Rimmelin, BHP

Keynote | Resources today, resources tomorrow
Rae O'Brien, Centennial

Update from AusIMM Social and Environmental Committee
Simit Raval, UNSW Sydney
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Day 1 | Morning Tea
11:10 AM - 12:50 PM
Session 2a | Ground control and support


Session 2a | Session Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Formation of fracture zones under static and impact loading conditions and their characteristics
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

Analysis and Design of Faceroad Roof Support (ADFRS)
Mark Colwell, Geotechnical Software Services Pty Ltd

Ground support systems at Rampura Agucha Underground Mine*
Binayak Banerjee, Hindustan Zinc Limited

Roof characterisation for hazard planning at Oaky North Mine using geophysical data
Terry Medhurst, Resource Geotechnical Pty Ltd
Session 2b | Dynamic events and managing large deformations


Session 2b | Session Chair
Rebecca Dixon, BHP

30 years of seismic system design, implementation and interpretation
John Player, MineGeoTech

A quantitative risk assessment tool for geothermal outbursts at Lihir Gold Mine
Nicholas Kerr, Newcrest Mining Limited

Outbursts, coalbursts and rockbursts
Ian Gray, Sigra Pty Ltd

Caving characteristics and support loading of longwalls in massive strata
Ian Gray, Sigra Pty Ltd

Dynamic fracture mechanism of thermally degraded brittle rock during strain burst
Selahattin Akdag, UNSW Sydney
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Day 1 | Lunch
1:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 3a | Dynamic events and managing large deformations


Session 3a | Session Chair
Selahattin Akdag, UNSW Sydney

Session 3a | Session Chair
Guangyao Si, UNSW Sydney

A review of dynamic energy-absorbing cable bolts
Matthew Holden, Jennmar

Data cross validation for a newly commissioned dynamic drop test facility
David Evans, DSI Underground

In-situ dynamic testing of mesh straps and W-straps
Bradley Darlington, Sandvik

Dynamic drop testing of Sandvik’s D47 and D39 MDX bolts at the SWERIM’s testing facility
Osvaldo Vallati, Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology

Support structure design for rockburst damage restraint initiated by a low-intensity seismic wave
Eugie Kabwe, Beta-Hunt Underground Operations
Session 3b | Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring


Session 3b | Session Chair
Sarah Webster, Northparkes CMOC

Session 3b | Session Chair
Chunchen Wei, UNSW Sydney

Developments in the measurement of stress in rock
Ian Gray, Sigra Pty Ltd

Rock stress measurements: a site geotechnical toolkit
Peter Hills, Pitt & Sherry Operations

Automated omission-free geotechnical deformation monitoring – A new method deployable by non-specialists
Jochen Franke, Caroni

Characterizing coalmine roof using measurement-while-drilling technology
Manoj Khanal, CSIRO

Longwall face floor failure assessment using a semi quantitative risk rating methodology
Jason Emery, Optimum Geotechnics
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 1 | Afternoon Tea
4:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Session 4a | Ground control and support


Session 4a | Session Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Development of a damage/failure classification database for Kazakhstan underground mining industry
Ali Mortazavi, Nazarbayev University

The Coal Mine Roof Rating - An update in its calculation and mechanistically why it works
Mark Colwell, Geotechnical Software Services Pty Ltd

Measuring the influence of a sub level cave on open stoping at Telfer
Matthew Woods, Newcrest Mining Limited

Assessment of ground support requirements in coal burst prone mines
Chunchen Wei, UNSW Sydney
Session 4b | Ground control and support


Session 4b | Session Chair
Sungsoon Mo, South32

Session 4b | Session Chair
Joung Oh, UNSW Sydney

A design and construction methodology for deep mine development
Christopher Drover, Beck Engineering Pty Ltd

Aligning large excavations to the rock stress tensor
Peter Hills, Pitt & Sherry Operations

Accurately defining failure geometries and its variability
Ka Hou Bernard Chu, Engenex

The emerging role of the operational geotechnical engineer
Charles Sweeney, Beca Ltd
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM
Poster Session

Sponsored By


A new test method for directional propagation of type-Ⅰ rock cracks
Lexin Chen, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Creep properties and energy evolution characteristics of weakly cemented rock under step loading
Shanchao Hu, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Use of fly-ash slurry in backfill grouting in coal mines
Ning Jiang, Shandong University Of Science And Technology

The influence of the strain rate and pre-static stress on the dynamic mechanical properties of medium sandstone
Jun Wang, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Multi-physical field coupling model development and parameter analysis of natural gas hydrate considering mechanical damage
Xiangfu Wang, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Mechanism analysis and particle flow simulation of water-sand inrush in thin bedrock working face
Xunan Wu, College Of Energy And Mining Engineering, Shandong University Of Science And Technology

Deformation failure characteristics of rock-coal composites with different height ratios
Dawei Yin, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Analysis on crack distribution and evolution characteristics of gangue backfilled working face roof
Peng-Fei Zhang, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Development of rock testing system with changeable stiffness and test research on failure characteristics of rock
Yuanhui Zhu, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Application of rock mass index in the prediction of mine water inrush and grouting quantity
Weilong Zhu, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Stream A
Stream B
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 1 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Session 1 | Opening Plenary


Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Welcome from ISRM President*
Reşat Ulusay, International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Keynote | Slope performance monitoring - Predictive tools to enable business continuity
Rigoberto Rimmelin, BHP

Keynote | Resources today, resources tomorrow
Rae O'Brien, Centennial

Update from AusIMM Social and Environmental Committee
Simit Raval, UNSW Sydney
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Day 1 | Morning Tea
11:10 AM - 12:50 PM
Session 2a | Ground control and support


Session 2a | Session Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Formation of fracture zones under static and impact loading conditions and their characteristics
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

Analysis and Design of Faceroad Roof Support (ADFRS)
Mark Colwell, Geotechnical Software Services Pty Ltd

Ground support systems at Rampura Agucha Underground Mine*
Binayak Banerjee, Hindustan Zinc Limited

Roof characterisation for hazard planning at Oaky North Mine using geophysical data
Terry Medhurst, Resource Geotechnical Pty Ltd
Session 2b | Dynamic events and managing large deformations


Session 2b | Session Chair
Rebecca Dixon, BHP

30 years of seismic system design, implementation and interpretation
John Player, MineGeoTech

A quantitative risk assessment tool for geothermal outbursts at Lihir Gold Mine
Nicholas Kerr, Newcrest Mining Limited

Outbursts, coalbursts and rockbursts
Ian Gray, Sigra Pty Ltd

Caving characteristics and support loading of longwalls in massive strata
Ian Gray, Sigra Pty Ltd

Dynamic fracture mechanism of thermally degraded brittle rock during strain burst
Selahattin Akdag, UNSW Sydney
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Day 1 | Lunch
1:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 3a | Dynamic events and managing large deformations


Session 3a | Session Chair
Selahattin Akdag, UNSW Sydney

Session 3a | Session Chair
Guangyao Si, UNSW Sydney

A review of dynamic energy-absorbing cable bolts
Matthew Holden, Jennmar

Data cross validation for a newly commissioned dynamic drop test facility
David Evans, DSI Underground

In-situ dynamic testing of mesh straps and W-straps
Bradley Darlington, Sandvik

Dynamic drop testing of Sandvik’s D47 and D39 MDX bolts at the SWERIM’s testing facility
Osvaldo Vallati, Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology

Support structure design for rockburst damage restraint initiated by a low-intensity seismic wave
Eugie Kabwe, Beta-Hunt Underground Operations
Session 3b | Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring


Session 3b | Session Chair
Sarah Webster, Northparkes CMOC

Session 3b | Session Chair
Chunchen Wei, UNSW Sydney

Developments in the measurement of stress in rock
Ian Gray, Sigra Pty Ltd

Rock stress measurements: a site geotechnical toolkit
Peter Hills, Pitt & Sherry Operations

Automated omission-free geotechnical deformation monitoring – A new method deployable by non-specialists
Jochen Franke, Caroni

Characterizing coalmine roof using measurement-while-drilling technology
Manoj Khanal, CSIRO

Longwall face floor failure assessment using a semi quantitative risk rating methodology
Jason Emery, Optimum Geotechnics
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 1 | Afternoon Tea
4:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Session 4a | Ground control and support


Session 4a | Session Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Development of a damage/failure classification database for Kazakhstan underground mining industry
Ali Mortazavi, Nazarbayev University

The Coal Mine Roof Rating - An update in its calculation and mechanistically why it works
Mark Colwell, Geotechnical Software Services Pty Ltd

Measuring the influence of a sub level cave on open stoping at Telfer
Matthew Woods, Newcrest Mining Limited

Assessment of ground support requirements in coal burst prone mines
Chunchen Wei, UNSW Sydney
Session 4b | Ground control and support


Session 4b | Session Chair
Sungsoon Mo, South32

Session 4b | Session Chair
Joung Oh, UNSW Sydney

A design and construction methodology for deep mine development
Christopher Drover, Beck Engineering Pty Ltd

Aligning large excavations to the rock stress tensor
Peter Hills, Pitt & Sherry Operations

Accurately defining failure geometries and its variability
Ka Hou Bernard Chu, Engenex

The emerging role of the operational geotechnical engineer
Charles Sweeney, Beca Ltd
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM
Poster Session

Sponsored By


A new test method for directional propagation of type-Ⅰ rock cracks
Lexin Chen, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Creep properties and energy evolution characteristics of weakly cemented rock under step loading
Shanchao Hu, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Use of fly-ash slurry in backfill grouting in coal mines
Ning Jiang, Shandong University Of Science And Technology

The influence of the strain rate and pre-static stress on the dynamic mechanical properties of medium sandstone
Jun Wang, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Multi-physical field coupling model development and parameter analysis of natural gas hydrate considering mechanical damage
Xiangfu Wang, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Mechanism analysis and particle flow simulation of water-sand inrush in thin bedrock working face
Xunan Wu, College Of Energy And Mining Engineering, Shandong University Of Science And Technology

Deformation failure characteristics of rock-coal composites with different height ratios
Dawei Yin, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Analysis on crack distribution and evolution characteristics of gangue backfilled working face roof
Peng-Fei Zhang, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Development of rock testing system with changeable stiffness and test research on failure characteristics of rock
Yuanhui Zhu, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Application of rock mass index in the prediction of mine water inrush and grouting quantity
Weilong Zhu, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception

Stream A
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 1 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Session 1 | Opening Plenary


Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Welcome from ISRM President*
Reşat Ulusay, International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Keynote | Slope performance monitoring - Predictive tools to enable business continuity
Rigoberto Rimmelin, BHP

Keynote | Resources today, resources tomorrow
Rae O'Brien, Centennial

Update from AusIMM Social and Environmental Committee
Simit Raval, UNSW Sydney
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Day 1 | Morning Tea
11:10 AM - 12:50 PM
Session 2a | Ground control and support


Session 2a | Session Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Formation of fracture zones under static and impact loading conditions and their characteristics
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

Analysis and Design of Faceroad Roof Support (ADFRS)
Mark Colwell, Geotechnical Software Services Pty Ltd

Ground support systems at Rampura Agucha Underground Mine*
Binayak Banerjee, Hindustan Zinc Limited

Roof characterisation for hazard planning at Oaky North Mine using geophysical data
Terry Medhurst, Resource Geotechnical Pty Ltd
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Day 1 | Lunch
1:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 3a | Dynamic events and managing large deformations


Session 3a | Session Chair
Selahattin Akdag, UNSW Sydney

Session 3a | Session Chair
Guangyao Si, UNSW Sydney

A review of dynamic energy-absorbing cable bolts
Matthew Holden, Jennmar

Data cross validation for a newly commissioned dynamic drop test facility
David Evans, DSI Underground

In-situ dynamic testing of mesh straps and W-straps
Bradley Darlington, Sandvik

Dynamic drop testing of Sandvik’s D47 and D39 MDX bolts at the SWERIM’s testing facility
Osvaldo Vallati, Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology

Support structure design for rockburst damage restraint initiated by a low-intensity seismic wave
Eugie Kabwe, Beta-Hunt Underground Operations
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 1 | Afternoon Tea
4:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Session 4a | Ground control and support


Session 4a | Session Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Development of a damage/failure classification database for Kazakhstan underground mining industry
Ali Mortazavi, Nazarbayev University

The Coal Mine Roof Rating - An update in its calculation and mechanistically why it works
Mark Colwell, Geotechnical Software Services Pty Ltd

Measuring the influence of a sub level cave on open stoping at Telfer
Matthew Woods, Newcrest Mining Limited

Assessment of ground support requirements in coal burst prone mines
Chunchen Wei, UNSW Sydney
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM
Poster Session

Sponsored By


A new test method for directional propagation of type-Ⅰ rock cracks
Lexin Chen, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Creep properties and energy evolution characteristics of weakly cemented rock under step loading
Shanchao Hu, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Use of fly-ash slurry in backfill grouting in coal mines
Ning Jiang, Shandong University Of Science And Technology

The influence of the strain rate and pre-static stress on the dynamic mechanical properties of medium sandstone
Jun Wang, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Multi-physical field coupling model development and parameter analysis of natural gas hydrate considering mechanical damage
Xiangfu Wang, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Mechanism analysis and particle flow simulation of water-sand inrush in thin bedrock working face
Xunan Wu, College Of Energy And Mining Engineering, Shandong University Of Science And Technology

Deformation failure characteristics of rock-coal composites with different height ratios
Dawei Yin, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Analysis on crack distribution and evolution characteristics of gangue backfilled working face roof
Peng-Fei Zhang, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Development of rock testing system with changeable stiffness and test research on failure characteristics of rock
Yuanhui Zhu, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Application of rock mass index in the prediction of mine water inrush and grouting quantity
Weilong Zhu, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception

Stream B
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 1 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Session 1 | Opening Plenary


Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Welcome from AusIMM
Stephen Durkin, AusIMM

Welcome from ISRM President*
Reşat Ulusay, International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Keynote | Slope performance monitoring - Predictive tools to enable business continuity
Rigoberto Rimmelin, BHP

Keynote | Resources today, resources tomorrow
Rae O'Brien, Centennial

Update from AusIMM Social and Environmental Committee
Simit Raval, UNSW Sydney
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Day 1 | Morning Tea
11:10 AM - 12:50 PM
Session 2b | Dynamic events and managing large deformations


Session 2b | Session Chair
Rebecca Dixon, BHP

30 years of seismic system design, implementation and interpretation
John Player, MineGeoTech

A quantitative risk assessment tool for geothermal outbursts at Lihir Gold Mine
Nicholas Kerr, Newcrest Mining Limited

Outbursts, coalbursts and rockbursts
Ian Gray, Sigra Pty Ltd

Caving characteristics and support loading of longwalls in massive strata
Ian Gray, Sigra Pty Ltd

Dynamic fracture mechanism of thermally degraded brittle rock during strain burst
Selahattin Akdag, UNSW Sydney
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Day 1 | Lunch
1:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Session 3b | Geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring


Session 3b | Session Chair
Sarah Webster, Northparkes CMOC

Session 3b | Session Chair
Chunchen Wei, UNSW Sydney

Developments in the measurement of stress in rock
Ian Gray, Sigra Pty Ltd

Rock stress measurements: a site geotechnical toolkit
Peter Hills, Pitt & Sherry Operations

Automated omission-free geotechnical deformation monitoring – A new method deployable by non-specialists
Jochen Franke, Caroni

Characterizing coalmine roof using measurement-while-drilling technology
Manoj Khanal, CSIRO

Longwall face floor failure assessment using a semi quantitative risk rating methodology
Jason Emery, Optimum Geotechnics
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 1 | Afternoon Tea
4:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Session 4b | Ground control and support


Session 4b | Session Chair
Sungsoon Mo, South32

Session 4b | Session Chair
Joung Oh, UNSW Sydney

A design and construction methodology for deep mine development
Christopher Drover, Beck Engineering Pty Ltd

Aligning large excavations to the rock stress tensor
Peter Hills, Pitt & Sherry Operations

Accurately defining failure geometries and its variability
Ka Hou Bernard Chu, Engenex

The emerging role of the operational geotechnical engineer
Charles Sweeney, Beca Ltd
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM
Poster Session

Sponsored By


A new test method for directional propagation of type-Ⅰ rock cracks
Lexin Chen, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Creep properties and energy evolution characteristics of weakly cemented rock under step loading
Shanchao Hu, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Use of fly-ash slurry in backfill grouting in coal mines
Ning Jiang, Shandong University Of Science And Technology

The influence of the strain rate and pre-static stress on the dynamic mechanical properties of medium sandstone
Jun Wang, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Multi-physical field coupling model development and parameter analysis of natural gas hydrate considering mechanical damage
Xiangfu Wang, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Mechanism analysis and particle flow simulation of water-sand inrush in thin bedrock working face
Xunan Wu, College Of Energy And Mining Engineering, Shandong University Of Science And Technology

Deformation failure characteristics of rock-coal composites with different height ratios
Dawei Yin, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Analysis on crack distribution and evolution characteristics of gangue backfilled working face roof
Peng-Fei Zhang, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Development of rock testing system with changeable stiffness and test research on failure characteristics of rock
Yuanhui Zhu, Shandong University of Science and Technology

Application of rock mass index in the prediction of mine water inrush and grouting quantity
Weilong Zhu, College of Energy and Mining Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception


Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Stream A
Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 5 | Opening Plenary


Day 2 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Day 2 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Keynote | Mining geomechanics – A retrospective look toward the future
Bruce Hebblewhite, B K Hebblewhite Consulting

Keynote | Characterizing the geomechanical properties of planetary objects
Robert Anderson, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Day 2 | Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 6a | Data management


Session 6a | Session Chair
Lesley Munsamy, Anglo American

Underground rock bolt detection
Sarp Saydam, DSI Underground

Data mining in rock mining: predicting mechanical properties of carbonate rocks using hyperspectral remote sensing
Dagan Bakun-Mazor, Shamoon College of Engineering (SCE)

Evaluation of rock joint on construction tunnel face using convolutional neural network
Karnallisa Desmy Halim, Kansai University

Data analytics and machine learning methods applied to underground coal mine roof convergence data
Jason Emery, Optimum Geotechnics

Multi-factor integrated data analytics and data-driven decision-making for ground control management
Ruiyu Liang, UNSW Sydney
Session 6b | Laboratory experimentation


Session 6b | Session Chair
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University

Session 6b | Session Chair
Hamed Lamei Ramandi, UNSW Sydney

Evaluation of smartphone photogrammetry for 3D surface roughness computation
Kunze Li, UNSW Sydney

An improved hydro-mechanical model for 3D rough-walled rock joints considering contact area during shearing
Xu Zhu, UNSW Sydney

Estimation of rock brittleness for jointed specimens under cyclic triaxial loading*
Phibe Khalkho, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

Development of a visual measurement system of geomaterials under triaxial compression
Takahisa Endo, Nihon University

Development of new performance prediction models for a raise boring machine based on indentation tests*
Aydin Shaterpour Mamaghani, Istanbul Technical University

Using a Schmidt hammer to estimate geotechnical properties of carbonate rocks in Israel
Dagan Bakun-Mazor, Shamoon College of Engineering (SCE)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 2 | Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Session 7a | Planetary rock mechanics


Session 7a | Session Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

The risks and challenges of using earth rock mass classification systems on the moon
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University

Some considerations on rock dynamics issues in Mars
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

Investigation of the internal mechanical structure of Mars based on geometrical patterns of faults
Yu Tsukurimichi, Nihon University

Lunar sub-surface temperatures
Nicholas Barnett, UNSW Sydney

Analysis of horizontal opening stability in lunar regolith
Timothy Pelech, UNSW Sydney

Apollo 17 Landing and Science Missions
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney
Session 7b | Slope stability

Sponsored By


Session 7b | Session Chair
Simit Raval, UNSW Sydney

Session 7b | Session Chair
Kathryn Young, BHP

Generation of 3D planar failure hazard maps for pit slope management
David Tennant, Newcrest Mining Limited

Slope radar monitoring – A partnership and infrastructure case study of scalability, reliability and availability
Rebecca Dixon, BHP

Slope radar monitoring – A partnership and infrastructure case study of scalability, reliability and availability
Lincoln Tovey, BHP Australia

Optimal slope profiles for maximum mine pit-wall steepness in Banded Iron Formation rocks*
Stefano Utili, OptimalSlope Ltd

Photogrammetry-based mapping techniques in slope stability management
David Wang, Inspiration Seven Pty Ltd

Rock slope stability analysis of abandoned quarry wall applying Q-slope method: Singapore case study
Winn Kar, Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education

Risk management using a total monitoring approach to managing slope instability hazards in open pits
Neal Harries, Hexagon
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Day 2 | Afternoon Tea
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Session 8a | Mine design – geotechnical considerations


Session 8a | Session Chair
Honghao Chen, UNSW Sydney

Session 8a | Session Chair
Patrycja Sheffield, Centennial

Ore recovery on a room and pillar zinc mine
Jessica Morgana Ribeiro Santana, Nexa Resources

Elastoplastic parameter change at Claystone Rock Mass during sliding failure at Warukin Formation, Indonesia*
Galih Wiria Swana, Arutmin Indonesia Ltd.

Characteristics of seismicity in the vicinity of a major dyke in a longwall coal mine
Yi (Joey) Duan, CSIRO Mineral Resources
Session 8b | Slope stability

Sponsored By


Session 8b | Session Chair
Matthew Woods, Newcrest Mining Limited

Some considerations on rock slope stability issues in Afghanistan with emphasis on Kandahar Region
Abdul Bari Jahed, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

3D limit equilibrium and finite element model development and calibration for coal mine slopes
Glen Guy, Encompass Mining

An analysis of impact of weak rock formation on mining-induced deformation of rock slope
Clement Amagu Amagu, Rock Mechanics Laboratory, Graduate School Of Engineering, Hokkaido University
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Conference Dinner
Stream A
Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 5 | Opening Plenary


Day 2 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Day 2 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Keynote | Mining geomechanics – A retrospective look toward the future
Bruce Hebblewhite, B K Hebblewhite Consulting

Keynote | Characterizing the geomechanical properties of planetary objects
Robert Anderson, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Day 2 | Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 6a | Data management


Session 6a | Session Chair
Lesley Munsamy, Anglo American

Underground rock bolt detection
Sarp Saydam, DSI Underground

Data mining in rock mining: predicting mechanical properties of carbonate rocks using hyperspectral remote sensing
Dagan Bakun-Mazor, Shamoon College of Engineering (SCE)

Evaluation of rock joint on construction tunnel face using convolutional neural network
Karnallisa Desmy Halim, Kansai University

Data analytics and machine learning methods applied to underground coal mine roof convergence data
Jason Emery, Optimum Geotechnics

Multi-factor integrated data analytics and data-driven decision-making for ground control management
Ruiyu Liang, UNSW Sydney
Session 6b | Laboratory experimentation


Session 6b | Session Chair
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University

Session 6b | Session Chair
Hamed Lamei Ramandi, UNSW Sydney

Evaluation of smartphone photogrammetry for 3D surface roughness computation
Kunze Li, UNSW Sydney

An improved hydro-mechanical model for 3D rough-walled rock joints considering contact area during shearing
Xu Zhu, UNSW Sydney

Estimation of rock brittleness for jointed specimens under cyclic triaxial loading*
Phibe Khalkho, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

Development of a visual measurement system of geomaterials under triaxial compression
Takahisa Endo, Nihon University

Development of new performance prediction models for a raise boring machine based on indentation tests*
Aydin Shaterpour Mamaghani, Istanbul Technical University

Using a Schmidt hammer to estimate geotechnical properties of carbonate rocks in Israel
Dagan Bakun-Mazor, Shamoon College of Engineering (SCE)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 2 | Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Session 7a | Planetary rock mechanics


Session 7a | Session Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

The risks and challenges of using earth rock mass classification systems on the moon
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University

Some considerations on rock dynamics issues in Mars
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

Investigation of the internal mechanical structure of Mars based on geometrical patterns of faults
Yu Tsukurimichi, Nihon University

Lunar sub-surface temperatures
Nicholas Barnett, UNSW Sydney

Analysis of horizontal opening stability in lunar regolith
Timothy Pelech, UNSW Sydney

Apollo 17 Landing and Science Missions
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney
Session 7b | Slope stability

Sponsored By


Session 7b | Session Chair
Simit Raval, UNSW Sydney

Session 7b | Session Chair
Kathryn Young, BHP

Generation of 3D planar failure hazard maps for pit slope management
David Tennant, Newcrest Mining Limited

Slope radar monitoring – A partnership and infrastructure case study of scalability, reliability and availability
Rebecca Dixon, BHP

Slope radar monitoring – A partnership and infrastructure case study of scalability, reliability and availability
Lincoln Tovey, BHP Australia

Optimal slope profiles for maximum mine pit-wall steepness in Banded Iron Formation rocks*
Stefano Utili, OptimalSlope Ltd

Photogrammetry-based mapping techniques in slope stability management
David Wang, Inspiration Seven Pty Ltd

Rock slope stability analysis of abandoned quarry wall applying Q-slope method: Singapore case study
Winn Kar, Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education

Risk management using a total monitoring approach to managing slope instability hazards in open pits
Neal Harries, Hexagon
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Day 2 | Afternoon Tea
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Session 8a | Mine design – geotechnical considerations


Session 8a | Session Chair
Honghao Chen, UNSW Sydney

Session 8a | Session Chair
Patrycja Sheffield, Centennial

Ore recovery on a room and pillar zinc mine
Jessica Morgana Ribeiro Santana, Nexa Resources

Elastoplastic parameter change at Claystone Rock Mass during sliding failure at Warukin Formation, Indonesia*
Galih Wiria Swana, Arutmin Indonesia Ltd.

Characteristics of seismicity in the vicinity of a major dyke in a longwall coal mine
Yi (Joey) Duan, CSIRO Mineral Resources
Session 8b | Slope stability

Sponsored By


Session 8b | Session Chair
Matthew Woods, Newcrest Mining Limited

Some considerations on rock slope stability issues in Afghanistan with emphasis on Kandahar Region
Abdul Bari Jahed, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

3D limit equilibrium and finite element model development and calibration for coal mine slopes
Glen Guy, Encompass Mining

An analysis of impact of weak rock formation on mining-induced deformation of rock slope
Clement Amagu Amagu, Rock Mechanics Laboratory, Graduate School Of Engineering, Hokkaido University
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Conference Dinner

Stream A
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 5 | Opening Plenary


Day 2 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Day 2 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Keynote | Mining geomechanics – A retrospective look toward the future
Bruce Hebblewhite, B K Hebblewhite Consulting

Keynote | Characterizing the geomechanical properties of planetary objects
Robert Anderson, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Day 2 | Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 6a | Data management


Session 6a | Session Chair
Lesley Munsamy, Anglo American

Underground rock bolt detection
Sarp Saydam, DSI Underground

Data mining in rock mining: predicting mechanical properties of carbonate rocks using hyperspectral remote sensing
Dagan Bakun-Mazor, Shamoon College of Engineering (SCE)

Evaluation of rock joint on construction tunnel face using convolutional neural network
Karnallisa Desmy Halim, Kansai University

Data analytics and machine learning methods applied to underground coal mine roof convergence data
Jason Emery, Optimum Geotechnics

Multi-factor integrated data analytics and data-driven decision-making for ground control management
Ruiyu Liang, UNSW Sydney
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 2 | Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Session 7a | Planetary rock mechanics


Session 7a | Session Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

The risks and challenges of using earth rock mass classification systems on the moon
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University

Some considerations on rock dynamics issues in Mars
Omer Aydan, University of the Ryukyus

Investigation of the internal mechanical structure of Mars based on geometrical patterns of faults
Yu Tsukurimichi, Nihon University

Lunar sub-surface temperatures
Nicholas Barnett, UNSW Sydney

Analysis of horizontal opening stability in lunar regolith
Timothy Pelech, UNSW Sydney

Apollo 17 Landing and Science Missions
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Day 2 | Afternoon Tea
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Session 8a | Mine design – geotechnical considerations


Session 8a | Session Chair
Honghao Chen, UNSW Sydney

Session 8a | Session Chair
Patrycja Sheffield, Centennial

Ore recovery on a room and pillar zinc mine
Jessica Morgana Ribeiro Santana, Nexa Resources

Elastoplastic parameter change at Claystone Rock Mass during sliding failure at Warukin Formation, Indonesia*
Galih Wiria Swana, Arutmin Indonesia Ltd.

Characteristics of seismicity in the vicinity of a major dyke in a longwall coal mine
Yi (Joey) Duan, CSIRO Mineral Resources
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Conference Dinner

Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 2 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 5 | Opening Plenary


Day 2 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Day 2 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Keynote | Mining geomechanics – A retrospective look toward the future
Bruce Hebblewhite, B K Hebblewhite Consulting

Keynote | Characterizing the geomechanical properties of planetary objects
Robert Anderson, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Day 2 | Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 6b | Laboratory experimentation


Session 6b | Session Chair
Antonio Bobet, Purdue University

Session 6b | Session Chair
Hamed Lamei Ramandi, UNSW Sydney

Evaluation of smartphone photogrammetry for 3D surface roughness computation
Kunze Li, UNSW Sydney

An improved hydro-mechanical model for 3D rough-walled rock joints considering contact area during shearing
Xu Zhu, UNSW Sydney

Estimation of rock brittleness for jointed specimens under cyclic triaxial loading*
Phibe Khalkho, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

Development of a visual measurement system of geomaterials under triaxial compression
Takahisa Endo, Nihon University

Development of new performance prediction models for a raise boring machine based on indentation tests*
Aydin Shaterpour Mamaghani, Istanbul Technical University

Using a Schmidt hammer to estimate geotechnical properties of carbonate rocks in Israel
Dagan Bakun-Mazor, Shamoon College of Engineering (SCE)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 2 | Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Session 7b | Slope stability

Sponsored By


Session 7b | Session Chair
Simit Raval, UNSW Sydney

Session 7b | Session Chair
Kathryn Young, BHP

Generation of 3D planar failure hazard maps for pit slope management
David Tennant, Newcrest Mining Limited

Slope radar monitoring – A partnership and infrastructure case study of scalability, reliability and availability
Rebecca Dixon, BHP

Slope radar monitoring – A partnership and infrastructure case study of scalability, reliability and availability
Lincoln Tovey, BHP Australia

Optimal slope profiles for maximum mine pit-wall steepness in Banded Iron Formation rocks*
Stefano Utili, OptimalSlope Ltd

Photogrammetry-based mapping techniques in slope stability management
David Wang, Inspiration Seven Pty Ltd

Rock slope stability analysis of abandoned quarry wall applying Q-slope method: Singapore case study
Winn Kar, Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education

Risk management using a total monitoring approach to managing slope instability hazards in open pits
Neal Harries, Hexagon
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Day 2 | Afternoon Tea
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Session 8b | Slope stability

Sponsored By


Session 8b | Session Chair
Matthew Woods, Newcrest Mining Limited

Some considerations on rock slope stability issues in Afghanistan with emphasis on Kandahar Region
Abdul Bari Jahed, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan

3D limit equilibrium and finite element model development and calibration for coal mine slopes
Glen Guy, Encompass Mining

An analysis of impact of weak rock formation on mining-induced deformation of rock slope
Clement Amagu Amagu, Rock Mechanics Laboratory, Graduate School Of Engineering, Hokkaido University
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Conference Dinner


Thursday, December 1, 2022

Stream A
Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 3 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 9 | Opening Plenary


Day 3 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Day 3 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Keynote | Evolution of ground support and issues in the current rockburst support systems
Charlie Li, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Keynote | Does a FOS of 1.2 mean your slope will be stable?
Alison McQuillan, Rocscience Australia
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Day 3 | Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 10a | Ground support

Sponsored By


Session 10a | Session Chair
Anthony Bennett, Jennmar Australia

Session 10a | Session Chair
Peter Craig, Jennmar

Session 10a | Session Chair
Hao Zhai, Evolution Mining Ltd

A global review of ground control challenges and geotechnical practices in sublevel caving mines*
Alex Campbell, Rio Tinto

Friction bolt performance over the past 10 years in Australian mines
Damian Reardon, Dynamic Geotechs

Assessing corrosion of reinforcement on a large scale
Emma Jones, MineGeoTech

Study of prevention methods for stress corrosion cracking in underground coal mines
Honghao Chen, UNSW Sydney

Admixture use in cemented rock fill
Ben Roache, Neboro

An empirical system for primary and secondary support in US coal mines*
Zach Agioutantis, University Of Kentucky
Session 10b | Mine design – geotechnical considerations


Session 10b | Session Chair
Jason Emery, Optimum Geotechnics

A case study of managing high consequence geotechnical risks in Queensland coal mines
Kathryn Young, BHP

Underground mining subsidence in mine planning and risk assessment
Peter Cepuritis, Mining One

Managing steep seam dips and floor shears related dragline bench and lowwall instabilities
Jianping Li, BHP

Integrated geotechnical audits and benchmarking for mining operations
Meredith Goss, AMC Consultants

Design, implementation and field performance of a face destress blasting technique for mine development
Christopher Drover, Beck Engineering Pty Ltd

Floor-bearing capacity
John Watson, UNSW Sydney
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 | Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:25 PM
Session 11a | Mine design – geotechnical considerations

Sponsored By


Session 11a | Session Chair
David Evans, DSI Underground

Session 11a | Session Chair
Chengguo Zhang, UNSW Sydney

Estimation of horizontal stress magnitudes from borehole breakout data
Joung Oh, UNSW Sydney

Borehole deformation based in-situ stress estimation using televiewer data
Mohammed Abdul Qadeer Siddiqui, UNSW Sydney

Tight Slot Blasting for routine fault-slip seismicity control at Mt Charlotte Mine
Peter Mikula, Mikula Geotechnics Pty Ltd

Assessment of main factors contributing to the height of fracturing above longwall panels: a review and case-based numerical study
Mingwei Chen, UNSW Sydney
Session 11b | Numerical modelling


Session 11b | Session Chair
Diana Mitchell (Carroll), Newcrest Mining Ltd

Session 11b | Session Chair
Bre-Anne Sainsbury, Deakin University

Consideration of asymmetric drive geometry and conditions on the loading capacity of pastefill barricades
David Sainsbury, Geotechnica

Vivien mine back analysis modelling to forecast ground conditions and ground support
John Player, MineGeoTech

Accelerated weathering simulation of four sedimentary rocks
Hao Zhai, Evolution Mining Ltd

Fluid flow in discontinuous porous media with special reference to block caving of mines
Mohammad Vahab, UNSW Sydney
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 3 | Afternoon Tea
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 12 | Future of ground engineering panel and Conference Close


Facilitator | Future of ground engineering panel
Murat Karakus, University of Adelaide

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Diana Mitchell (Carroll), Newcrest Mining Ltd

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Joung Oh, UNSW Sydney

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Patrycja Sheffield, Centennial

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Sarah Webster, Northparkes CMOC

AusRock Presentation Awards and Conference Close
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

AusRock Presentation Awards and Conference Close
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney
Stream A
Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 3 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 9 | Opening Plenary


Day 3 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Day 3 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Keynote | Evolution of ground support and issues in the current rockburst support systems
Charlie Li, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Keynote | Does a FOS of 1.2 mean your slope will be stable?
Alison McQuillan, Rocscience Australia
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Day 3 | Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 10a | Ground support

Sponsored By


Session 10a | Session Chair
Anthony Bennett, Jennmar Australia

Session 10a | Session Chair
Peter Craig, Jennmar

Session 10a | Session Chair
Hao Zhai, Evolution Mining Ltd

A global review of ground control challenges and geotechnical practices in sublevel caving mines*
Alex Campbell, Rio Tinto

Friction bolt performance over the past 10 years in Australian mines
Damian Reardon, Dynamic Geotechs

Assessing corrosion of reinforcement on a large scale
Emma Jones, MineGeoTech

Study of prevention methods for stress corrosion cracking in underground coal mines
Honghao Chen, UNSW Sydney

Admixture use in cemented rock fill
Ben Roache, Neboro

An empirical system for primary and secondary support in US coal mines*
Zach Agioutantis, University Of Kentucky
Session 10b | Mine design – geotechnical considerations


Session 10b | Session Chair
Jason Emery, Optimum Geotechnics

A case study of managing high consequence geotechnical risks in Queensland coal mines
Kathryn Young, BHP

Underground mining subsidence in mine planning and risk assessment
Peter Cepuritis, Mining One

Managing steep seam dips and floor shears related dragline bench and lowwall instabilities
Jianping Li, BHP

Integrated geotechnical audits and benchmarking for mining operations
Meredith Goss, AMC Consultants

Design, implementation and field performance of a face destress blasting technique for mine development
Christopher Drover, Beck Engineering Pty Ltd

Floor-bearing capacity
John Watson, UNSW Sydney
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 | Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:25 PM
Session 11a | Mine design – geotechnical considerations

Sponsored By


Session 11a | Session Chair
David Evans, DSI Underground

Session 11a | Session Chair
Chengguo Zhang, UNSW Sydney

Estimation of horizontal stress magnitudes from borehole breakout data
Joung Oh, UNSW Sydney

Borehole deformation based in-situ stress estimation using televiewer data
Mohammed Abdul Qadeer Siddiqui, UNSW Sydney

Tight Slot Blasting for routine fault-slip seismicity control at Mt Charlotte Mine
Peter Mikula, Mikula Geotechnics Pty Ltd

Assessment of main factors contributing to the height of fracturing above longwall panels: a review and case-based numerical study
Mingwei Chen, UNSW Sydney
Session 11b | Numerical modelling


Session 11b | Session Chair
Diana Mitchell (Carroll), Newcrest Mining Ltd

Session 11b | Session Chair
Bre-Anne Sainsbury, Deakin University

Consideration of asymmetric drive geometry and conditions on the loading capacity of pastefill barricades
David Sainsbury, Geotechnica

Vivien mine back analysis modelling to forecast ground conditions and ground support
John Player, MineGeoTech

Accelerated weathering simulation of four sedimentary rocks
Hao Zhai, Evolution Mining Ltd

Fluid flow in discontinuous porous media with special reference to block caving of mines
Mohammad Vahab, UNSW Sydney
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 3 | Afternoon Tea
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 12 | Future of ground engineering panel and Conference Close


Facilitator | Future of ground engineering panel
Murat Karakus, University of Adelaide

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Diana Mitchell (Carroll), Newcrest Mining Ltd

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Joung Oh, UNSW Sydney

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Patrycja Sheffield, Centennial

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Sarah Webster, Northparkes CMOC

AusRock Presentation Awards and Conference Close
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

AusRock Presentation Awards and Conference Close
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Stream A
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 3 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 9 | Opening Plenary


Day 3 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Day 3 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Keynote | Evolution of ground support and issues in the current rockburst support systems
Charlie Li, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Keynote | Does a FOS of 1.2 mean your slope will be stable?
Alison McQuillan, Rocscience Australia
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Day 3 | Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 10a | Ground support

Sponsored By


Session 10a | Session Chair
Anthony Bennett, Jennmar Australia

Session 10a | Session Chair
Peter Craig, Jennmar

Session 10a | Session Chair
Hao Zhai, Evolution Mining Ltd

A global review of ground control challenges and geotechnical practices in sublevel caving mines*
Alex Campbell, Rio Tinto

Friction bolt performance over the past 10 years in Australian mines
Damian Reardon, Dynamic Geotechs

Assessing corrosion of reinforcement on a large scale
Emma Jones, MineGeoTech

Study of prevention methods for stress corrosion cracking in underground coal mines
Honghao Chen, UNSW Sydney

Admixture use in cemented rock fill
Ben Roache, Neboro

An empirical system for primary and secondary support in US coal mines*
Zach Agioutantis, University Of Kentucky
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 | Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:25 PM
Session 11a | Mine design – geotechnical considerations

Sponsored By


Session 11a | Session Chair
David Evans, DSI Underground

Session 11a | Session Chair
Chengguo Zhang, UNSW Sydney

Estimation of horizontal stress magnitudes from borehole breakout data
Joung Oh, UNSW Sydney

Borehole deformation based in-situ stress estimation using televiewer data
Mohammed Abdul Qadeer Siddiqui, UNSW Sydney

Tight Slot Blasting for routine fault-slip seismicity control at Mt Charlotte Mine
Peter Mikula, Mikula Geotechnics Pty Ltd

Assessment of main factors contributing to the height of fracturing above longwall panels: a review and case-based numerical study
Mingwei Chen, UNSW Sydney
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 3 | Afternoon Tea
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 12 | Future of ground engineering panel and Conference Close


Facilitator | Future of ground engineering panel
Murat Karakus, University of Adelaide

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Diana Mitchell (Carroll), Newcrest Mining Ltd

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Joung Oh, UNSW Sydney

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Patrycja Sheffield, Centennial

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Sarah Webster, Northparkes CMOC

AusRock Presentation Awards and Conference Close
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

AusRock Presentation Awards and Conference Close
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Stream B
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Day 3 | Registration Opens and Arrival Networking
8:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 9 | Opening Plenary


Day 3 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

Day 3 Welcome from AusRock 2022 Conference Chair
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney

Keynote | Evolution of ground support and issues in the current rockburst support systems
Charlie Li, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Keynote | Does a FOS of 1.2 mean your slope will be stable?
Alison McQuillan, Rocscience Australia
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Day 3 | Morning Tea
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Session 10b | Mine design – geotechnical considerations


Session 10b | Session Chair
Jason Emery, Optimum Geotechnics

A case study of managing high consequence geotechnical risks in Queensland coal mines
Kathryn Young, BHP

Underground mining subsidence in mine planning and risk assessment
Peter Cepuritis, Mining One

Managing steep seam dips and floor shears related dragline bench and lowwall instabilities
Jianping Li, BHP

Integrated geotechnical audits and benchmarking for mining operations
Meredith Goss, AMC Consultants

Design, implementation and field performance of a face destress blasting technique for mine development
Christopher Drover, Beck Engineering Pty Ltd

Floor-bearing capacity
John Watson, UNSW Sydney
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Day 3 | Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:25 PM
Session 11b | Numerical modelling


Session 11b | Session Chair
Diana Mitchell (Carroll), Newcrest Mining Ltd

Session 11b | Session Chair
Bre-Anne Sainsbury, Deakin University

Consideration of asymmetric drive geometry and conditions on the loading capacity of pastefill barricades
David Sainsbury, Geotechnica

Vivien mine back analysis modelling to forecast ground conditions and ground support
John Player, MineGeoTech

Accelerated weathering simulation of four sedimentary rocks
Hao Zhai, Evolution Mining Ltd

Fluid flow in discontinuous porous media with special reference to block caving of mines
Mohammad Vahab, UNSW Sydney
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM
Day 3 | Afternoon Tea
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session 12 | Future of ground engineering panel and Conference Close


Facilitator | Future of ground engineering panel
Murat Karakus, University of Adelaide

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Diana Mitchell (Carroll), Newcrest Mining Ltd

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Joung Oh, UNSW Sydney

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Patrycja Sheffield, Centennial

Panellist | Future of ground engineering panel
Sarah Webster, Northparkes CMOC

AusRock Presentation Awards and Conference Close
Ismet Canbulat, UNSW Sydney

AusRock Presentation Awards and Conference Close
Serkan Saydam, UNSW Sydney


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