ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT: A computer analysis of bench stability has been developed to account for multiple occurrences of potential slope-failure modes in discontinuous rock masses. Bench-scale plane shears and tetrahedral wedges are simulated and stochastically analyzed to estimate the probability of retaining specified catch-bench widths. This geotechnical information is useful in designing bench configurations to improve pit-slope stability and help alleviate rockfall hazards.

Keywords:
metals & mining, nugget value, back-break cell, failure mode, Reservoir Characterization, Upstream Oil & Gas, Miller, Rockfall Hazard, geologic modeling, Modeling & Simulation
Subjects:
Hydraulic Fracturing, Reservoir Characterization, Geologic modeling
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2000. A.A. Balkema - Permission to Distribute - American Rock Mechanics Association
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