The measurement and management of deformation in underground excavations is a key responsibility of geotechnical and mining engineers. A critical ...Read more
Tag: Rock Mechanics
Rock Mechanics
Explore the critical discipline of rock mechanics with our specialized resources tailored for mining professionals and geologists. From understanding rock behavior to implementing stability analyses, our content delves into the essential aspects of rock mechanics.
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Australia relies on coal for base-load electricity, but cleaner energy sources are being added to the mix to pursue longer-term ...Read more
To better understand the rockmass response to mining – specifically changes in stress and fracture density – it is desirable ...Read more
This paper describes the use of Rate of Energy Release (RER) to assess the likelihood of mining induced seismic events. ...Read more
The process of managing rock mechanics inspections in a mine is often done using a series of manual recordings complemented ...Read more
At Glencore’s Kidd Operations, the geotech team rely on data captured with Hovermap to inform their structural analysis, convergence monitoring, ...Read more
An advanced Geotechnical Televiewer Interpretation (GTI) methodology has been developed that accurately interprets the full suite of geotechnical properties and ...Read more
Short-term seismic hazard based on the stability analysis methods of the 1990s is part of the deep mine culture of ...Read more
The case study summarizes the stability assessment of an undercut pillar during the extraction of a stope in an underground ...Read more
Unplanned dilution directly adds cost to production from mining, milling, tailings disposal and administration. Additionally, unplanned dilution decreases the productivity, ...Read more
