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The block caving mining process limits access to the orebody, in turn limiting opportunities to gauge the state of the rock mass once the rock mass degradation and caving process has initiated. Poor knowledge of the evolving state of the... more
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      Microseismicity, Induced Seismicity, Earthquake MechanismCaving MechanicsBlock Caving
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A grain-based model based on the Distinct Element Method previously calibrated to the laboratory properties of intact and heat-treated (granulated) marble is used to simulate grain-scale heterogeneities, such as grain boundary cracks, and... more
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      Rock MechanicsNumerical modelling in Geotechnical EngineeringDistinct element modelCaving Mechanics
The Duplancic model of caving is widely accepted in industry and is the framework within which most monitoring and numerical modelling results in caving mines are interpreted. As a result, the damage profile ahead of the cave back is... more
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      Physical Modelling - Geotechnical CentrifugeCaving MechanicsBlock Caving
El bombeo de barro corresponde a un ingreso repentino de mineral saturado a labores subterráneas. Puede provocar daño a las personas y equipos, retrasos en producción, dilución y cierre de faenas. El presente trabajo tiene por objetivo... more
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      Mineria Y GeologiaCaving MechanicsMecanica de SuelosRisk Evaluation
A model study was undertaken using centrifuge modelling to investigate the mechanism of cave propagation occurring in cave mines. Cave mining involves controlled undercutting of ore bodies in deep mines, allowing the rock mass to fracture... more
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      Physical Modelling - Geotechnical CentrifugeGeotechnical EngineeringCaving MechanicsBlock Caving
A model study was undertaken using centrifuge modelling to investigate the mechanism of cave propagation occurring in cave mines. Cave mining involves controlled undercutting of ore bodies in deep mines, allowing the rock mass to fracture... more
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      Physical Modelling - Geotechnical CentrifugeGeotechnical EngineeringCaving MechanicsBlock Caving