Journal Articles & Research Abstracts (Helmholtz-Alberta Initiative)
These are peer-reviewed articles and abstracts that can be openly shared according to publisher policies. The research was funded in part by the Helmholtz-Alberta Initiative, which is an independent international research partnership that effectively amalgamates the scientific and technical expertise of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres and the University of Alberta to jointly develop solutions to key challenges in fields such as energy, ecosystem and resource informatics, and health.
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2016
Using Particle Flow Code (PFC3D), a discrete element model is presented in this paper that allows direct modeling of stick-slip behavior in pre-existing weak planes such as joints, beddings and faults. The model is used to simulate a biaxial sliding experiment from literature on a saw-cut...
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Evaluation of substrate and amendment materials for soil reclamation at a diamond mine in the Northwest Territories, Canada.
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Naeth, M. A., Wilkinson, S. R., Drozdowski, B. L.
Mine waste materials with potential for use in soil construction at a diamond mine in the Northwest Territories were evaluated to address physical and chemical limitations for plant establishment, growth and development. Substrates were glacial till, gravel, processed kimberlite, and 50:50 and...