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Any steep slope and other types of terrain may be hazardous and have the potential to greatly impact the safety of personnel and equipment, as well as, quality and production …
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In the last few decades, a good number of deformation monitoring instruments have been introduced for open pit slope, mainly to measure the spatial distribution of slope movement over time …
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Modern-day mining requires the optimization of pit slopes to ensure that the slopes are stable and economic to mine.
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It is important to note that mining incidents are tragic and sensitive events, and it is not appropriate to rank them or use them for any other purpose than learning …
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Slope Stability
25 checkpoints for assessing slope stability in an open cast mine:
by Waartsyby WaartsyKindly review the activities listed below that are required for effective open pit slope management. The corresponding checkpoints are provided in a tabulated format following this activity list. 1. GEOLOGICAL …
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The Darker side of real-time monitoring instrument in slope stability
by Waartsyby WaartsyRadar technology used widely in a variety of fields for several decades and has been found also suitable for mining applications. In the early 90s, it has been modified as …
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The Story of Rock Mechanics: How Science Unraveled the Secrets of the Earth’s Foundations
by Waartsyby WaartsyDeep in the heart of the earth lies a hidden world of immense power and mystery – the realm of rocks. These solid, ancient structures form the foundation of our …
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Some Basics differences between the Boundary Element Method and Finite Element Method of numerical simulation
by Waartsyby WaartsyIt’s important to note that the choice between FEM and BEM depends on the specific problem at hand, and each method has its own strengths and weaknesses. Both methods have …











