Dr. Brian Stimpson

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada: Rock fracturing and its prediction in deep potash mining, $83,352, Apr 1, 2001 to Mar 31, 2005.

• Stimpson, B, The humbling of the engineer in the face of Nature's ingenuity, The Keystone Professional, February 2000
• Stimpson, B. and Yablonski, J, Improving powder factor and cap-rock fragmentation in limestone quarrying, Bull. Canadian Inst. Min. Met. and Petroleum, 93(1041), 138-144, 2000
• Stimpson, B, Communicating electronically - what you may gain, what you may lose, The Keystone Professional, August 1999
• Stimpson, B, Engineers and geoscientists: working together for understanding and solutions to societal problems, The Manitoba Professional Engineer, June 1999
• Stimpson, B, Geoscientists question the reality of global warming, The Keystone Professional, June 1999
• Eberhardt, E., Stead, D. and Stimpson, B., Quantifying progressive pre-peak brittle fracture damage in rock during uniaxial compression, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 36, 361-380, 1999
• Eberhardt, E., Stead, D. and Stimpson, B., Effects of sample disturbance on the stress-induced microfracturing characteristics of brittle rock, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 36(2), 239-250, 1999
• Stimpson, B, A new strata control concept, Proc. 37th. US Symp. on Rock Mechanics, 625-628, 1999
• Stimpson, B, A friction tube stabilizer with high strength and corrosion protection, Proc. AGM, Canadian Inst. Min. Met. and Petroleum Eng., 1999
• Stimpson, B, Accidents in waiting?, Canadian Consulting Engineer, 40(3), 66-70, 1999
• Stimpson, B, Influence of corrosion on Split Set performance, Proc. AGM Canadian Inst. Min. Met. and Petroleum, 1999
• Stimpson, B. and Dick, K., A course in technology and society, Engineering Education, 113-117, 1999
• Deng. H. and Stimpson, B., Analyses of the deformations of jointed rock around underground excavations in horizontally jointed strata by the distinct element method, Proc. 52nd. Annual Conf. Canadian Geotechnical Society, 601-608, 1999
• Stimpson, B, To rank or not to rank: McLean's, Engineering, and the University of Manitoba, The Manitoba Professional Engineer, July 1998
• Stimpson, B, Flyin' high, Inside Engineering, July 1998
• Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Stimpson, B. and Read, R.S., Identifying crack initiation and propagation thresholds in brittle rock, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 35(2), 222-233, 1998
• Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Stimpson, B. and Lajtai, E.Z., The effect of neighbouring cracks on elliptical crack initiation and propagation in uniaxial and triaxial stress fields, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 59(2), 103-115, 1998
• Stimpson, B, Split Set stabilizers: an experimental study of strength distribution and the effect of corrosion, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 35(4), 678-683, 1998
• Stimpson, B, The wrong lessons from ValuJet 592, The Keystone Professional, 1998
• Stimpson, B, The introspective engineer, The Manitoba Professional Engineer, July 1997
• Stimpson, B, Flooded with calls, Inside Engineering, June 1997
• Eberhardt, E., Stead, D., Stimpson, B. and Read, R.S., Changes in acoustic event properties with progressive fracture damage, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 34(3/4), 633-642, 1997
• Chen, R. and Stimpson, B., Simulation of deformation and fracturing in potash yield pillars, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 34, 283-292, 1997
• Read, R.S. and Stimpson, B., Characterizing excavation damage in highly stressed granite at AECL's Underground Research Laboratory, Proc. Int. Conf. on Deep Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste, 1996
• Chen, R. and Stimpson, B., Triaxial stress relaxation tests on Saskatchewan potash, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 32, 11-21, 1995
• Stimpson, B, Continental drip, Geotechnical News, 1994
• Martin, C.D. and Stimpson, B., The effects of sampling disturbances on laboratory properties of Lac du Bonnet granite, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 31, 692-702, 1994
• Chen, R. and Stimpson, B., Effect of different compression and tension moduli in indirect rock tensile strength tests, Rock Mech. and Rock Eng., 26(2), 183-189, 1993
• Chen, R. and Stimpson, B., Indirect tension tests on rock - analytical/numerical correction for material bimodularity, Geotechnical Testing Journal, 16(2), 238-245, 1993
• Chen, R, Brisbin, W. and Stimpson, B., Mining-induced deformation in potash yield pillars, Vanscoy, Saskatchewan., Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 30, 297-307, 1993
• Stimpson, B. and Chen, R., Measurement of rock elastic moduli in tension and in compression and its practical significance, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 30, 338-347, 1993
• Stimpson, B. and Ahmed, M., Failure of a linear Voussoir arch: a laboratory and numerical study, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 29(2), 188-194, 1992
• Stimpson, B, Design, analysis and behaviour of rock dowels and friction bolts in mine roofs, Proc. 16th. Can. Rock Mech. Symp., Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, 97-101, 1992
• Stimpson, B, Ethics and responsibilities, On-Site Seminar on Environmental Management, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 19, 1992
• Chen, R., Brisbin, W.C. and Stimpson, B., A hypothesis for yield pillar behaviour in potash mining based on field observations, Proc. 16th, Can. Rock Mechanics Symp., 72-79, 1992
• Stimpson, B, Whither engineering and technology?, The Manitoba Professional Engineer, 1992
• Stimpson, B, Canada's mineral heritage - a dying resource?, The Manitoba Professional Engineer, 1992
• Stimpson, B., Lajtai, E.Z., Ayari, M.L., and Brisbin, W.C., Rock mechanics of potash mining in Saskatchewan - in situ, laboratory and computer modelling studies, Inivited paper to Special Session on Soft Rock Mining, 11, 1992
• Stimpson, B. and Chen, R., The measurement of rock moduli in compression and tension and its pratical significance, Proc. Can. Geotech. Conf., 23-27, September 1991
• Stimpson, B, A simplified rock mass-rock bolt interaction analysis for horizontally layered strata, International Journal of Geothechnical and Geological Engineering, 9, 27-51, 1991
• Stimpson, B. and Chen, R., The bimodularity of rock and its measurement, Proc. 13th. Can. Conf. Applied Mech., 788-789, 1991
• Chen, R., Ayari, L. and Stimpson, B., Influence of material bimodularity on the behaviour of underground mining structures, Proc. 13th. Can. Conf. Applied Mech., 720-721, 1991
• Stimpson, B, Stewardship of the earth- the future role of the engineer ?, The Manitoban Professional Engineer, June 1990
• Stimpson, B, Sustainable development - a World Bank economist's viewpoint, The Manitoban Professional Engineer, 1990
• Stimpson, B, Reclaiming the high ground - an engineeering ethic for the new age of engineering, Engineering Education, 372-375, 1990
• Stimpson, B, Reclaiming the high ground - an engineeering ethic for the new age of engineering, Proc. Can. Conf. on Engineering Education, 372-375, 1990
• Stimpson, B, A simplified conceptual model for estimating roof bolting requirements, International Journal of Min. and Geol. Eng., 7, 147-162, 1989
• Stimpson, B, Ultimate collapse of cross-jointed, thinly bedded horizontal roof strata, International Journal of Min. and Geol. Eng., 7, 127-146, 1989
• Ayari, M.L., Carter, B.J., Lajtai,E.Z. and Stimpson, B., Modelling mining-induced fracture using the 386-PC, Proc. Can. Geotech. Conf., 1989
• Stimpson, B. and Ahmed, M., An experimental study of fracturing in a thick rock beam and its application to potash-mining induced seismicity, Proc. 39th. Can. Geot. Conf., 1989
• Sepehr, K. and Stimpson, B., Finite element study of induced seismicity in potash mining, International Journal of Min. and Geol. Eng., 6, 27-40, 1988
• Sepehr, K. and Stimpson, B., Roof deflections and sag in jointed, horizontally bedded strata - a numerical study, Rock Mech. and Rock Eng., 21, 207-218, 1988
• Sepehr, K. and Stimpson, B., Potash mining and seismicity - a time-dependent finite element model, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 6, 383-392, 1988
• Stimpson, B., Sepehr, K. and Ahmed, M., The Dawson Bay Formation - its response to potash mining, AGM, 1988
• Stimpson, B., Shields, D.H., and Lajtai, E., Stability of underground excavations - research in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba, AGM, 1988
• Lajtai, E.Z., Shields, D.H. and Stimpson, B., The response of the Dawson Bay Formation to potash mining, Final Report for CRD-0038997, University-Industry Program, 1988
• Stimpson, B. and Morris, G., Are our engineering schools poorly engineered ?, Proc. NW Section, Amer. Soc. for Eng. Educ., 1988
• Stimpson, B., Shields, D.H., Mottahed, P. and Lajtai, E.Z., Industry-University co-operation in mining research - a case study, Proc. Can. Conf. on Eng. Education, 1988
• Sepehr, K. and Stimpson, B., GOEVIS - modelling the long-term behaviour of stratified and jointed rocks, Proc. 12th. Can. Cong. Appl. Mech., 1988
• Sepehr, K. and Stimpson, B., Visco-elastic/visco-plastic finite element modelling of rock masses with special reference to induced seismicity over potash mines, AGM, Can. Inst. Min. Met., 1988
• Stimpson, B, An analytical method for determining shear stiffness of an inclined grouted bolt across an open discontinuity, International Journal of Min. and Geol. Eng., 5, 299-305, 1987
• Stimpson, B, Optimizing the reinforcement effect of full-column, untensioned, grouted bolts in bedded mine roofs, International Journal of Min. and Geol. Eng.-, 5, 285-298, 1987
• Stimpson, B, Estimating the degree of reinforcement of horizontally bedded roofs by non-tensioned, full-column grouted bolts, International Journal of Min. and Geol. Eng., 5, 273-284, 1987
• Stimpson, B., Barron, K. and Kosar, K., Multiple block plane shear slope failure, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 24(4), 471-478, 1987
• Stimpson, B, The behaviour and design of roofs supported by non-tensioned resin bolts, Contract Research Report (UP-A-261), 495, 1987
• Barron, K., Stimpson, B. and Kosar, K., A regressive mode of high wall failure in coal strip mines, Bull. Can. Inst. Min. Metall., 79(892), 73, 1986
• Stimpson, B. and Das, M., Passive reinforcement of pit slopes by bolting, Proc. Symp. on Geotechnical Stability in Surface Mining, 205-211, 1986
• Stimpson, B. and Das, M., Rock bolting and the influence of confining stresses induced in the rock mass, AGM, Can. Ins. Min. Met., 1986
• Stimpson, B, Simple physical models for demonstrating rock mass behaviour to engineering geology students, Journal of Geological Education, 33(1), 15-18, 1985
• Barron, K., Stimpson, B. and Kosar, K., Multiple block plane shear slope failure. Part I: Theoretical analysis; Part II: Computer Program; Part III: Sensitivity analyses, case histories and conclusions, Coal Mining Research Centre, Devon, Alberta, Canada, 373, 1985
• Stimpson, B, A simple rock bolt pull-out test device for teaching purposes, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 21(4), 217-218, 1984
• Robinson, K.E. and Stimpson, B., Geotechnical and ground control design parameters for a proposed shallow longwall mine, Proc. 36th. Can. Geot. Conf., Vancouver, June 1983
• Stimpson, B, The computer revolution - legal implications of the use of computers by APEGGA professionals, Pegg, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta, May 1983
• Stimpson, B, The computer revolution - the erosion of the professions?, Pegg, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta, April 1983
• Stimpson, B, The computer revolution - the promised land or a new purgatory?, Pegg, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta, Alberta, Canada, March 1983
• Stimpson, B, The computer revolution - a personal odyssey, Pegg, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta, Alberta, Canada, February 1983
• Stimpson, B. and Acott, C.P., Application of the NCB Cone Indentor to strength index testing of sedimentary rocks from Western Canada, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 2(3), 532-534, 1983
• Stimpson, B, The magnitude of displacement along clay mylonite shear zones, Q. Jnl. Eng. Geol., 16, 83-84, 1983
• Stimpson, B, The influence of rock bolt location on the reinforcement of horizontally bedded roofs by full column grouted bolt, Proc. Int. Symp. on Rock Bolting: Theory and Application in Mining and Underground Construction, Abisko, Lapland, Sweden, 1983
• Stimpson, B, A laboratory demonstration of failure mechanics in horizontally cross-jointed media, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 20(6), 297-298, 1983
• Stimpson, B, Laboratory techniques for demonstrating rock mass behaviour, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 20, 1983
• Stimpson,B, Machine excavation of tunnels in rock, Design and Construction of Tunnels and Shafts for Engineers in Urban, Transportation, and Resource Development, Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, August 1982
• Stimpson, B., Tunnel drilling and blasting, Design and Construction of Tunnels and Shafts for Engineers in Urban, Transportion, and Resource Development, 39, August 1982
• Stimpson, B, Big oil in the mining business, Mini-Pegg, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta, Alberta, Canada, March 1982
• Stimpson, B, Technology -friend or foe ?, Mini-Pegg, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta, Alberta, Canada, February 1982
• Stimpson, B, Engineers and engineering for the future: a six part series, Mini-Pegg, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta, Alberta, Canada. May,June,Aug,Sept,Oct, and Nov issues, 1982
• Stimpson, B, A rapid method for recording joint roughness profiles, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 19, 345-352, 1982
• Stimpson, B, A physical modelling technique for simulating the behaviour of coal pillars, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 19(6), 345-346, 1982
• Stimpson, B, Human failure in engineering, Mini-Pegg, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta, Alberta, Canada, January 1982
• Stimpson, B, Entropy, Mini-Pegg, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta, Alberta, Canada, October 1981
• Stimpson, B., Risks and consequences in energy production, Mini-Pegg, September 1981
• Stimpson, B, Whither Canadian Mining?, Mini-Pegg, Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta, Alberta, Canada, February 1981
• Stimpson, B, Development of the base friction modelling techniques as a visual tool for mine safety instruction, Report to Coal Mining Research Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 1981
• Stimpson, B, A computer program for footwall slope stability analysis in steeply dipping bedded deposits, Proc. 3rd. Int. Conf. on Stability in Surface Mining, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 1981
• Gerard, R., Fonstad, G. and Stimpson, B., Explosive demolition of floating ice sheets, Proc. Int. Symp. on Port and Ocean Engineering under Arctic Conditions, 10, 1981
• Williams, K., Stimpson, B., Patching, T.H. and Jeremic, M., Rock mechanics properties of the Waterways Limestone beneath the Athabasca Oil Sands, Proc. Conf. on Oil Sands Geoscience, June 1980
• Stimpson, B, An inexpensive device for demonstrating rock slope failure and other collapse phenomena, Journal of Geological Education, 29, 67-68, 1980
• Stimpson, B, Intact rock strength and fracture spacing relationships in a porphyry copper deposit, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 16, 67-68, 1980
• Stimpson, B. and Ross-Brown, D., Estimating the strength of randomly jointed rock masses from drill core data, Mining Engineering, February 1979
• Stimpson, B, Simple equations for determining the factor of safety of a planar wedge under various groundwater conditions, Q. J. Eng.Geol., 122, 3-7, 1979
• Stimpson, B, Development of a tiltable base friction frame for kinematic studies of caving at various depths, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 265-267, 1979
• Stimpson, B, A new approach to simulating rock joints in physical models, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 16, 217-220, 1979
• Stimpson, B, A slow motion physical modelling technique for demonstrating the development of gravity collapse structures in jointed rock, Journal of Geological Education, 5, 84-86, 1979
• Stimpson, B, A simple physical modelling technique for the demonstration of interaction between underground openings, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 215-216, 1979
• Stimpson, B, Failure of slopes containining discontinuous planar joints, Proc. 19th. U.S. Symp. on Rock Mechanics, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, 1978
• Stimpson, B, Results of a survey on the use of structural geological data in the design of surface and underground openings, Report to Sub-Committee of the Canadian National Committee for Rock Mechanics., 20, 1978
• Stimpson, B, Development of premining and reclamation plan rationale: geotechnical information, U.S. Bureau of Mines, 40, 1978
• Patching, T.M., Jeremic, M. and Stimpson, B., On the possibility of mining oil sands by underground methods, Proc. AOSTRA Seminar on Underground Excavation in Oil Sands, 1978
• Richards, D. and Stimpson, B., Buttresses and retaining walls, Supplement 6-1, Pit Slope Manual, 79, 1977
• Stimpson, B, Engineering geology of coal measure rocks, Soc. Min. Engineers of AIME, Las Vagas, 1976
• Stimpson, B. and Ross-Brown, D., Slope stability of open pit mines, Proc. Conf.: Focus on Alaska's Coal, Fairbanks, 6, 1976
• Stimpson, B, Physical properties of ore and host rocks, Seminar on Geotechnical Factors in Mining, 95, 1976
• Stimpson, B. and Walton, G., A new technique for sealing rock and soil samples, Q. Jnl. Eng. Geol., 1971
• Stimpson, B, A suggested technique for determining the base friction angle of rock surfaces using core, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 18(1), February 1970
• Stimpson, B. and Walton, G., Clay mylonites in English coal measures - their significance in opencast slope stability, Proc. 1st. Int. Cong. Eng. Geol., 1, 1970
• Stimpson, B, Modelling materials for engineering rock mechanics, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 7, 77-121, 1970