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883300
Complex slope failure in a highly weathered reck mass
Irfan, T Y; Koirala, N; Tang, K Y
Proe 6tk intematioul Conferemce on Rock MeelmMes,
Montreal, JO Amg-lO Sept 1957 V1, 1'397-402. Pubi
Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1987
A 37m high cut slope in highly weathered rock underlying a
colluvial mantle has shown continuous instability. A detailed
monitoring and mapping programme was begun in 1983 following large scale shearing. The weathering pattern, discontinuity pattern, hydrogeological conditions, groundwater table
and mode and mechanism of failure are described, using
detailed diagrams. The case history shows that detailed knowledge of stress history and weathering effects are necessary for
slope design.
883301
Evaluation of hearing capacity of foundation ground and
stability of long slope for weathered granite
Ishikawa, K; Miyajima, K; Yamada, K; Yamagata, M
Proc 6tk lntermai~al Confereoce on Rock Meelwauics,
Montreal, 30 Amg-lO Sept 1957 V1, P403-406. Publ
Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1987
Finite element analysis (FEM) is used to evaluate the bearing
capacity and deformation characteristics of a weathered granite. Results correlate with field values. The stability of a 70m
high cut slope in granite is studied using elastic FEM which
shows that the slope as a whole is stable,although there may
be local instability in the fissure zone and loosened zone in the
slope surface.
8833O2
Stability of the Flysch coastal slopes of the Adriatic Sea in
the marie and eebmle eonditioas
Jasarevic, I; Jurak, V
Proc 6tk InternationalConference on Rock Meclumies,
Montreal, 30 Ang-lO Sept 1957 VI, P411-418. Publ
Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1987
Stability of natural and artificial slopes in an area of Eocene
Clastic Complex (fiysch) is analysed. The flyseh has a low permeability. Ground water seeps down the plane between the
flysch and the overlying material, which is a potential sliding
plane. Grain size classification, triaxial and shear strength
measured in the laboratory, and supplemented by in situ test
data from borehole logging, SPT tests and shear strength of
large blocks, were used to analyse slope stability. It is suggested that the model of an 'endless' long slope based on
extended sliding planes is applicable. Natural slopes are found
to be stable under static and seismic conditions, whilst artificial slopes may be unstable due to, eg, irregular drainage or
incorrect load distribution.
8g&103
Application of rock reinforcement and artificial support in
mrface mines
Martin, D C
Proc 6th l n t e r ~
Conferc~we on Rock Meelmalcs,
Montreal, JO Amg-lO Sept 1957 VI, P437-443. Pub/
Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1987
Rock reinforcement and artificial support using rock anchors,
rock bolts or dowels are becoming increasingly attractive as a
viable technology for development of open pit mines. Both
localised support and systematic pattern support can be used
for significant reductions in mining costs through improved
safety and increased slope angles. Considerations in installing
artificial support in surface mines are discussed and case studies are presented. Auth.

883304
Flexarsl backllag of haul rock - a poteatial f a l l m mode ia
Ugh rock slopm:
Nilsen, B
Proc 6tl~ lstmmdmal Comfermce on Rock Meekmics,
Momreal, froAmg-lO Sept 1957 VI, 1'457-461.Publ
Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1987
Most methods to analyse rock buckling consider axial stress in
1 direction only. This is an oversimplification as tectonic stress
may lead to a horizontal axial stress greater than the axial
stress in the direction of dip. A stability analysis programme is
outlined to study the probability of flexural stress in 2 perpendicular directions, based on a general method to analyse elastic, flexural buckling of rectangular plates. The application of
the method to the Ortfjell mine, Norway, indicates a certain
combination of geology, stress conditions and rock character
must exist for fiexural buckling of hard rock to occur.
8833O$
Geetechaleal investigation of the s o / w a i l , Mt Whaleback
pit - a case study - hew geetedhmlegy can pay its way
MacFarlane, G A; Parker, R J; Swindells, C F
Proc Large Open Pit M b ~ Comfert~e, Newmtm, October
1986 1'245-256. Publ Parkville: AuslMM, 1986
The study for the design of the south wall of the Mt Whaleback open pit iron ore mine, Western Australia, is presented.
A comprehensive geological, hydrological, and geotechnical
investigation was part of the study. Although the site investigation was expensive, it was economically justified when the
increased recovery and minimum failure risk achieved by
optimising slope design and reinforcement are taken into
account.
883306
Smooth batters, fewer berms and eresion control: the keys to
steeper slopes at Beegainvak
McMahon, B K; Lye, G N
Proc Large Opera Pit Mialmg Comfereoce, Newton, October
1956 P267-270. Publ Parkville: AuslMM, 1986
Rock mechanics investigations at the Paguna pit suggested
that some major slopes would be stable at angles in excess of
50 deg if near-surface instabilities were controlled. Excavation
of final batters at angles of 55-60m deg is now being
attempted, with berms at 45-60m centres. A trial wall with
berms at 90m centres is planned. Shotcreting of weak zones
and crest reinforcement with dowels and anchors prevent
against erosion and toppling of crests. These slopes are 10deg
stceper than those excavated by blast and shovel methods.
8833O7
Current mate of the art of # t design and lmfformame
Dight, P M; Windsor, C
Proc Large Open Pit Mial~ CMfera~, N e ~ ,
October
1986 1'285-293. Publ ParkviUe: AuMMM, 1986
A review of pit design procedures and performance is
presented. The investigation included pit slopes, haul roads,
waste dumps and tailings dams. Eighteen mines with variations in commodity, size, age, and expected life span were covered. Design is presently based largely on experience and
observation, rather than engineering design and analysis.
Improvements may be possible by rigorously applying
geomechanics principles. However, current procedures for collecting, analysing and presenting data must be simplified to be
usable by existing staff before widespread use of sound
geotechnical principles for pit design is common.

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