A comparison of field performance of Acacia xanthophloea, Schinus molle, Casuarina equisetifolia and Gravellia robusta plant species was made in an exhausted limestone quarry, backfilled with limestone mine waste in a...A comparison of field performance of Acacia xanthophloea, Schinus molle, Casuarina equisetifolia and Gravellia robusta plant species was made in an exhausted limestone quarry, backfilled with limestone mine waste in a semi-arid area in Athi River, Kenya. The aim of the study was to determine if the tree species had an influence on the soil chemical properties. The soil had alkaline pH ranging from 8.0 to 8.98, low nitrogen content （〈 0.03%）, moderate phosphorus concentrations ranging from 44.15 ppm to 21.33 ppm and high to moderate exchangeable cations （Na, Ca, Mg and K）. All the tree species exerted a positive influence on soil properties necessary for plant growth. The pH values and total phosphorus were relatively lower in soils close to the trees （0.5 m） and increased with distance from the trees, while the soil values for total nitrogen and exchangeable cations were relatively higher close to the trees. C. equisetifolia had the best growth performance and a higher positive influence on the soil chemical properties necessary for plant growth followed by A. xanthophloea. It was concluded that trees should remain a feature of quarry rehabilitation because of their role in maintaining the biophysical environment.展开更多
The blasting practices in a limestone quarry with karstic cavities have beenpresented. The existence of karstic cavities in the quarry has reduced blasting efficiencysignificantly. In order to improve blasting efficie...The blasting practices in a limestone quarry with karstic cavities have beenpresented. The existence of karstic cavities in the quarry has reduced blasting efficiencysignificantly. In order to improve blasting efficiency different blasting strategies (loading holeswith ANFO in plastic bag, recording cavity location along the holes and charging the holes accordingto this information, and modifying blasting pattern according to karstic cavities) had beenimplemented and the results were evaluated on per ton cost basis. It was concluded that efficientblasting in such aquarries requires determining the size and shape of karstic cavities and based onthis information, to modify the blast pattern and charge the holes. The suggested method is torecord the cavity along the drill hole and to generate 3D model of cavities. By doing this, theproduction cost in the limestone quarry has decreased from 0.407 dollars/t to 0.354 dollars/t.展开更多
文摘A comparison of field performance of Acacia xanthophloea, Schinus molle, Casuarina equisetifolia and Gravellia robusta plant species was made in an exhausted limestone quarry, backfilled with limestone mine waste in a semi-arid area in Athi River, Kenya. The aim of the study was to determine if the tree species had an influence on the soil chemical properties. The soil had alkaline pH ranging from 8.0 to 8.98, low nitrogen content （〈 0.03%）, moderate phosphorus concentrations ranging from 44.15 ppm to 21.33 ppm and high to moderate exchangeable cations （Na, Ca, Mg and K）. All the tree species exerted a positive influence on soil properties necessary for plant growth. The pH values and total phosphorus were relatively lower in soils close to the trees （0.5 m） and increased with distance from the trees, while the soil values for total nitrogen and exchangeable cations were relatively higher close to the trees. C. equisetifolia had the best growth performance and a higher positive influence on the soil chemical properties necessary for plant growth followed by A. xanthophloea. It was concluded that trees should remain a feature of quarry rehabilitation because of their role in maintaining the biophysical environment.
文摘The blasting practices in a limestone quarry with karstic cavities have beenpresented. The existence of karstic cavities in the quarry has reduced blasting efficiencysignificantly. In order to improve blasting efficiency different blasting strategies (loading holeswith ANFO in plastic bag, recording cavity location along the holes and charging the holes accordingto this information, and modifying blasting pattern according to karstic cavities) had beenimplemented and the results were evaluated on per ton cost basis. It was concluded that efficientblasting in such aquarries requires determining the size and shape of karstic cavities and based onthis information, to modify the blast pattern and charge the holes. The suggested method is torecord the cavity along the drill hole and to generate 3D model of cavities. By doing this, theproduction cost in the limestone quarry has decreased from 0.407 dollars/t to 0.354 dollars/t.
