Experimental Development of a Novel Mine Backfill Material: Foam Mine Fill

This study aims to develop a novel mine backfill material called foam mine fill (FMF). A cellular structure is achieved by incorporating a premade foam into the backfill mixture using an air-entraining agent. FMF samples were prepared with copper-nickel mine tailings and normal Portland cement. Expe...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Hefni, Ferri Hassani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/10/6/564