Behind the Scenes with Bryan

Jennica is a mechanical engineer with the Human Systems Integration Branch of NIOSH.  We discuss her recent article which appeared in the February 2021 issue of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.  You can find the abstract here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42461-021-00410-1

Amongst other things, Kamran and I discuss his recent article, "Haul-road monitoring in Open Pit Mines Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles".  You can find the article at https://doi.org/10.1007/s42461-020-00291-w For additional information you can contact Kamran at kamran.esmaeili@utoronto.ca

Amongst other things, Nathan and I discuss the article that appeared in the March 2021 issue of Mining Engineering Magazine, titled, "An algorithm for Demonstrating the Social License to Operate".  Nathan's co-author is Kathryn Marlor.  If you'd like to know more about this process, you can get ahold of Nathan at ndmanser@mtu.edu.   

Amongst other things, Eleanor and I discuss her book, "Trembling in the Bones". This is a collection of poetry about the about the Colorado Coal strike of 1913 and the ensuing 1914 Ludlow Massacre.  I first came across her book when I was watching a PBS documentary about the massacre, wherein her book was quoted throughout.  The heartbreaking tragedy is brought to life in Eleanor's book....

Among other things, Keith and I discuss what it is like to be a PhD student during the pandemic.

Amongst other things, Navid and I chat about changes in education and college studies during the pandemic.

In this episode Rob and I discuss tailings management and future trends in tailings management.

In this episode Eric and I discuss the use of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls in a tailings environment.  

Among other things, Bill and I discuss probable maximum precipitation (PMP) estimation, especially in data limited areas.  Bill had an article on this topic in The Journal of Dam Safety, Volume 17, Issue 2 of 2020.  You can find out more about Bill's company at www. AppliedWeatherAssociates.com 

Among other things, Pete and I discuss current trends in tailings management.

Amongst other things, Nick and I discuss filtered tailings, and in particular his recent paper from the Tailings and Mine Waste conference, titled, " Filtered tailings facilities and upset conditions".  

In this episode Negar and I discuss her recent paper: Tailings-flow runout analysis: examining the applicability of a semi-physical area–volume relationship using a novel database You can access this paper at:   NHESS - Tailings-flow runout analysis: examining the applicability of a semi-physical area–volume relationship using a novel database (copernicus.org) https://nhess.copernicus.org/art...

Among other things, Mike and I discuss the Tailings Center of Excellence which is a program that is being supported by the Colorado State University, the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Arizona.

Chris and I talk about the key takeaways from the recent Tailings and Mine Waste Conference, and his impressions on the success and future of virtual conferences.

In this episode, I am interviewed by the guys at the Mining Minds podcast.  Mining Minds are a group of friends in Northeastern Nevada who all work in the mining industry.  I highly recommend you listen to to their podcast.  

In this episode, I speak to Chris Lee and Brett Timmis of Golder Associates about the paper and presentation they recently gave at the Tailings and Mine Waste conference.  

In this episode, Chris and I discuss the term "Engineer of Record".

In this episode, Renato and I discuss his recent publication with the Canadian Dam Association (CDA), titled, "PBRISD, Dam Safety Management Systems, And The Role Of Communication And Culture For Tailings Dam Failure Preventability".  You can find that article here:  https://www.cdabulletin-digital.com/cdaq/0420_fall_2020/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1626238#articleId1626238  Here is the ab...

In this episode, I speak with Alexandra and Hossein about their recent paper, "Tailings Dam Breach Analysis: A Review of Methods, Practices, and Uncertainties" which appeared in Journal: Mine Water and the Environment.  The article may be found here:  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10230-020-00718-2  ahalliday@golder.com.au hossein_kheirkhahgildeh@golder.com

Many years ago, I wrote a rap song called The Bolt Boys.  That song was recorded by my friend Clay Stukey.  You can find that song here:  http://www.bryanulrich.net/bolt-boys/ That song was a lot of fun for me.   More recently, my daughter challenged me to write a rap song about mine tailings.  Well, I did, but it took me quite a while to record it.  The results...

In this episode, Jeff and I talk about many subjects related to employee retention and employee happiness.   You can find out more about Jeff's services at: https://onestabranding.com/ Or, for his discussions about Lyme disease, see: https://www.facebook.com/lymedad Jeff's email address is jeff@onestabranding.com

In this episode Brendan and I speak of the use of geotubes for tailings management, amongst other things.  

In this episode, I speak to Craig and Nicolas about their robotics capabilities and their use in mine tailings assessments.  You can learn more about their company at https://copperstonetech.com/

Amongst other things, Jeff, Jim, Tal and I talk about one of their products, ProSeal Ecco, which is being used to stabilize tailings.  

In this episode, we discuss the many uses of unmanned airborne systems (i.e., drones) for mining applications.   You can find out more about their work at https://www.groundbaseuav.com/