... of these large slopes is presented. Practical examples from large projects around the world are presented. 1.0 THE GEOLOGICAL MODEL A comprehensive geological model is absolutely fundamental to any slope design. Without such a model, slope designers have to resort to crude empiricism and the usefulness...

... THE EVOLUTION OF SLOPE DESIGN AND LIMIT BLASTING AT SANDSLOOT OPEN PIT, SOUTH AFRICA Alan R. Bye1, Fred G. Bell2and Colin A. Jermy2 ABSTRACT Sandsloot open pit was commissioned in 1992 and over the past 7 years a number of slope and limit blasting designs have been developed. The paper discusses...

... ABSTRACT: The geomechanical models for slope design, which was mainly based on shear strength parameters estimated by using RMR classification system, are compared with the real post Ð construction conditions of cuts. The results of this study show that RMR classification system generally...

... has compounded slope stability. metals & mining peak friction angle cohesion weak seam displacement in-situ test shear test drilling operation reaction block laboratory testing landslide Upstream Oil & Gas friction angle strata bedding plane slope design scale in-situ...