Reliability Assessment of an Open Pit Slope on Bong Iron Ore Mine

Slope stability on Bong mine is crucial for securing a balance in the gross national product of Liberia. The mine is being operated using conventional open pit methods with slope angles optimally designed to maximize ore stripping quantity. However, a working slope has displayed signs of uncertainty. The overall inclination of the slope is 56°, and the proposed maximal excavation is 315.42 m, but current depth in ore is approximately 50%. Based on the study of slope geological characteristics, the physical and mechanical parameters of rock mass and the geometrical calculation of stoping, the study is tailored on the mechanism of inspecting stress-strain behavior in response to seasonal variation of rock moisturization as a more suitable means of stope slope stability analysis in this case. This study took full account of local rainfall and other meteorological conditions. Slope stability is investigated via stereographic projections and stability assessment using the Shear Strength Reduction (SSR) method based on FLAC (Fast Lagrangian Analysis of Continua) numerical modeling technique in three dimensions to predict the stress-strain behavior of the open-pit slope and evaluate its stability state. Global stability has been analyzed under natural and saturated conditions and it is found that the slope is critically stable and needs proper attention.

Numerical investigations of rock bridge effect on open pit slope stability

In this study,the effect of rock bridges on rock slope stability was investigated by incorporating nonpersistent joint networks in numerical models,and the critical profiles of an open pit mine were analysed.Parallel deterministic networks of infinite and finite lengths,ubiquitous joint network model and Veneziano joint network model were used in order to simulate the rock fractures.Materials were modelled based on the generalised Hoek-Brown and equivalent Mohr-Coulomb failure criteria.The parallel deterministic infinite and the ubiquitous joint network models produced lower safety factors.The introduction of rock bridges along discontinuity planes in the parallel deterministic network and Veneziano joint network models significantly contributed to the stability and strain distribution,which should be considered in stability analysis of rock mass in open pit by rock slope practitioners.The results show the significance of joints in hard rock behaviour and the joints should be included in order to attain practical and realistic simulations.

Effects of Sublevel Open Stope Underground Mining on Surface and Open Pit Slopes

Underground mining is an economically viable option for exploiting ore reserves deemed uneconomic after open pit mining. However, underground development can have adverse effects on the above existing open pit slope walls. As a goal of this paper, identification and assessment of potential slope instabilities prior to underground development is crucial for safe and sustainable mining. Towards goal achieving, this paper gives a comprehensive parametric study to investigate the influence of sublevel open stope (SLOS) underground mining on the surface and open pit slope walls. By means of numerical simulation, the SLOS design is tried against the existing open pit followed by adjustments of important slope parameters which are overall slope height (OSH) and overall slope angle (OSA). We found that underground mining may induce slope failure, particularly on the hangingwall side of the pit. Subsidence is prominent on the hanging wall and the surface, whereas, the uplift dominates the footwall and pit bottom. Pit wall closure is observed during underground mining. Although the assigned dimensions in the parametric study show a negligible effect of OSH and OSA, the high OSH experience low subsidence in comparison with low OSH. Overall, the results demonstrate that the slope walls on the hanging wall side are mostly affected by the underground mining and high-stress concentration prevails near slope toes and pit bottom. Additionally, slope deformation decrease from pit bottom towards the slope crest and surface. The results of this study add knowledge to open pit and underground mining interaction.

Monitoring and Assessing Method for Blasting Vibration on Open-pit Slope in Hainan Iron Mine

A type of velocity sensor CD 1, an auto recording instrument on blasting vibration YBJ 1 and a random signal and vibration analysis system (CRAS) were used to monitor the particle vibration induced by blasting at open pit slope in Hainan Iron Mine. The attenuating rules of blasting ground vibration on slope were developed. By means of the analysis and calculation of the blasting vibration data at open pit slope and the vertical particle vibration velocity assessment method based on the concept of vibration strength, the empirical attenuating equations which can be used for predicting and estimating the damage of slope were derived.

Cut slope reinforcement technique in open-pit mines

The design and practice in supporting the cut slope of an open-pit mine wereintroduced, in which the high pressure grouting method was used in reinforcing the weak formation inthe slopes. Based on a detailed geological survey of the slope, a theoretical analysis was carriedout, and the design parameters were proposed, where the Tresca or Mohr-Coulomb yield criteria wasemployed. A patent technology, named 'Technology of high pressure and multiple grouting in differentlevels within a single hole', was employed in the construction. Anchor bars were also installed asgrouting proceeds. This method combines anchoring and grouting comprehensively and was foundsuccessful in practice.

Quantitative hazard assessment system(Has-Q) for open pit mine slopes

Rock slope hazard assessment is an important part of risk analysis for open pit mines.The main parameters that can lead to rock slope failures are the parameters traditionally used in geomechanical classifications,the slope geometrical parameters and external factors like rainfall and blasting.This paper presents a methodology for a hazard assessment system for open pit mine slopes based on 88 cases collated around the world using principal components analysis,discriminant analysis and confidence ellipses.The historical cases used in this study included copper,gold,iron,diamond,lead and zinc,platinum and claystone mines.The variables used in the assessment methodology are uniaxial compressive strength of intact rock;spacing,persistence,opening,roughness,infilling and orientation of the main discontinuity set;weathering of the rock mass;groundwater;blasting method;and height and inclination of the pit.While principal component analysis was used to quantify the data,the discriminant analysis was used to establish a rule to classify new slopes about its stability condition.To provide a practical hazard assessment system,confidence ellipses were used to propose a hazard graph and generate the HAS-Q.The discriminant rule developed in this research has a high discrimination capacity with an error rate of 11.36%.

Stability analysis of the sliding process of the west slope in Buzhaoba Open-Pit Mine

To study the stability of the west slope in Buzhaoba Open-Pit Mine and determine the aging stability coefficient during slide mass development, the deformation band of the west slope and the slide mass structure of the 34,600 profile are obtained on the basis of hydrology, geology, and monitoring data.The residual thrust method is utilized to calculate the stability coefficients, which are 1.225 and 1.00 under sound and transfixion conditions, respectively. According to the rock damage and fragmentation and the principle of mechanical parameter degradation, the mechanical models of the slide mass development of the hard and soft rock slopes are established. An integrated model for calculating the slope stability coefficient is built considering water, vibration, and other external factors that pertain to the structural plane damage mechanism and the generating mechanism of the sliding mass. The change curve of the stability coefficient in the slide mass development is obtained from the relevant analyses,and afterwards, the stability control measures are proposed. The analysis results indicate that in the cracking stage of the hard rock, the slope stability coefficient decreases linearly with the increase in the length Lbof the hard rock crack zone. The linear slope is positively correlated to rock cohesion c. In the transfixion stage of the soft rock, the decrease speed of the stability coefficient is positively correlated to the residual strength of the soft rock. When the slope is stable, the stability coefficient is in a quadratic-linear relationship with the decreased height Dh of the side slope and in a linear relationship with anchoring force P.

Application of open-pit and underground mining technology for residual coal of end slopes

Given the conditions of residual coal from the boundary of a flat dipping open-pit mine,which uses strip areas mining and inner dumping with slope-covering,we propose an open-pit and underground integrated mining technology for residual coal of end slopes.In the proposal a conveyance road and ventilation conveyance near the slope are built,corresponding to the pit mining area and the surface coal mine dump,as well as an interval haulage tunnel and air-inlet tunnel.The outcome shows that such mining method may reduce the effect to slope stability from underground mining,it does not affect the dumping advance and has a high recovery rate of residual coal resources.The working face is timbered by single hydraulic props,transported by a scraper conveyor and supported by coal walls.This method of mining is one of layered top coal caving,with high resource recovery,low production cost where positive economic benefit can be realized.

GIS-based 3D limit equilibrium analysis for design optimization of a 600 m high slope in an open pit mine

Combining the GIS （geographic information systems） grid-based data with four proposed column-based 3D slope stability analysis models, a comprehensive solution of a high-steep open-pit slope has been obtained. For six searching ranges, 19 critical slip surfaces of different sizes have been studied, in which the minimum 3D safety factor is 1.33. Comparison of 3D safety factors of designed and proposed slope plans shows for all the critical slip surfaces for the proposed plan, the smallest 3D safety factor is 1.33 under the most unfavorable condition. This means that the proposed plan of the high slopes, about 600 m, of an open pit （2-5° steeper than designed plan） is feasible.

The Influence of Earthquakes on Open-Pit Slope Stability

Estimation of stability of natural slopes, embankments, dams and open-pit slopes during earthquakes are complex and non-linear problems, therefore physical modeling is used for decision of it. As a result of physical modeling the pattern of seismic vibrations impact based on the movement process of probable collapse prism delineated by the most stressed plane of sliding has been established. Particular recommendations on the basis of safety factors selection in seismoactive zones are given.

Geotechnical Approach for Slope Design and Management Strategy for Nchanga Open Pit,Zambia

Rock slope stability is a very important research area for many geo-engineers concerned with civil or mining works.Slope stability of pits,roads,tailings dams and other embankments is very cardinal as it directly impacts on the working or utilization of these facilities.After a spate slope failures at the Nchanga Open Pits,a challenge arose to investigate the design parameters that have been in use.This research

Factor of safety of strain-softening slopes

Stability analysis of strain-softening slopes is carried out using the shear strength reduction method and Mohr-Coulomb model with degrading cohesion and friction angle.The e ffect of strain-softening behavior on the slope factor of safety is investigated by performing a series of analyses for various slope geometries and strength properties.Stability charts and equations are developed to estimate the factor of safety of strain-softe ning slopes from the results of traditional stability analysis based on perfectly-plastic behavior.Two example applications including an open pit mine in weak rock and clay shale slope with daylighting bedding planes are presented.The results of limit equilibrium analysis and shear strength reduction method with perfectly-plastic models were in close agreement.Using perfectly-plastic models with peak strength properties led to overly optimistic results while adopting residual strength properties gave excessively conservative outcomes.The shear strength reduction method with a strain-softening model gave realistic factors of safety while accounting for the process of strength degradation.

露天边帮开采中充填方式的探讨

针对我国露天边帮开采充填的现状,结合井工开采充填的方式,介绍了矸石充填、膏体充填和高水充填3种边帮充填方式的优缺点,探讨了3种井工开采充填方式应用到露天边帮开采充填的可行性,为露天边帮开采充填设计者提供了一些思路。

基于岩心定向和OTV/ATV技术的露天边坡岩体稳定性研究

某露天矿边坡岩体稳定性主要受区内断层和节理裂隙等地质结构影响,为查明岩体结构面分布特征,通过对4个岩土工程勘察钻孔进行Reflex ACTⅢ岩心定向处理,但由于花岗岩侵入体与沉积岩接触带附近的岩体破碎、裂隙发育影响了岩心定向准确率,各钻孔高置信度的岩心定向数据比例仅为8.05%~34.29%。为此,本文采用光学电视图像(OTV)/声学电视图像(ATV)测井技术,通过高分辨率、连续、定向的360°钻孔壁图像有效获取了岩性和构造特征、关系和方向数据,提高了钻孔岩心定向的地质结构信息数据精度。在此基础上,利用赤平极射投影理论,通过动力学分析,发现该露天边坡主要破坏模式是楔形滑动破坏,概率为12.66%~34.99%,其次为平面滑动,概率为3.40%~20.36%,为露天开采边坡控制提供了依据。

露天矿边坡稳定性的层次分析-模糊综合评价耦合分析

露天煤矿台阶所构成的边坡对矿山资源生产及运输发挥着重要的作用,也承载着煤炭外运的任务,其稳定性对矿山连续生产具有重要意义。文章在边坡地质调查和监测信息分析的基础上,充分考虑边坡几何形态、地质信息、气象水文信息、现场监测信息等指标,以层次分析法确定边坡稳定性分析的指标权重,基于隶属度最大原则确定边坡稳定性状态,建立了多源信息融合的边坡层次分析-模糊综合评价模型。将该模型应用于扎哈淖尔露天煤矿北帮边坡稳定性分析中,最后基于数值模拟对模型进行了验证。研究表明,北帮边坡基本稳定,基于数值模拟得出扎哈淖尔露天煤矿北帮边坡滑移面安全系数为1.121,模型结果与数值模拟结果所得到的边坡稳定性状态吻合度较好,验证了模型的有效性。该模型可以充分考虑多重信息对边坡稳定性分析的贡献,从而更全面准确分析边坡稳定性。

基于InSAR-COMSOL的露天矿边坡稳定性分析及形变预测

露天矿地表形变特征的快速、准确分析及形变趋势精准预测是推进矿山绿色安全生产的重要保障。针对当前形变监测技术存在的时空采样率低、成本高,预测模型参数难确定等问题,以东鞍山露天铁矿为工程背景,提出了一种融合短基线子集干涉测量(SBAS-InSAR)技术和COMSOL有限元模拟的边坡稳定性分析和形变预测一体化方法。首先,利用SBAS-InSAR技术处理2018年5月—2020年6月获取的62景Sentinel-1A升轨SAR数据,获取了该区域2 a内地表形变时间序列,分析了其形变时空演化特征。然后,采用COMSOL Multiphysics软件模拟外界强降雨影响下的典型沉降区域边坡稳定性状况,探讨了坡体损伤裂化规律及形变机理。基于此,利用粒子群算法(PSO)优化长短期时间记忆(LSTM)网络,搭建了形变时序预测最优模型,开展典型沉降区的形变时序预测,并引入平均绝对误差和均方根误差作为预测精度评价指标。结果表明:矿区西部沉降相对严重,年均沉降速率高达47.8 mm/a,形变速率与区域降雨量存在显著相关性。相较于传统形变预测模型,PSO-LSTM模型的2种误差至少降低了14%和36%,且能够有效反映采区地表形变波动趋势,为滑坡灾前预警提供了新思路。

新工科背景下基于OBE理念的露天矿边坡稳定课程教学改革与实践

在新工科建设背景下,我国高等院校提出培养具备实践能力和创新能力的工程人才的新要求,采矿工程专业的课程教学也需与时俱进。针对目前传统教育存在的问题,基于OBE理念对露天矿边坡稳定课程改革进行思考,从修订教学目标、教学内容重构、教学策略改革和多元化新型评价体系四个方面,对露天矿边坡稳定进行课程改革。通过以上改革策略的实施,以期提高学生在新工科背景下露天矿边坡稳定课程中的学习效果和综合能力,为培养适应新工科要求的优秀采矿类人才提供参考和借鉴。

基于渗流作用下含断层的露天矿边坡稳定性的数值模拟研究

为研究含断层露天边坡在渗流作用下的稳定性问题,采用FLAC3D数值模拟技术构建断层作用下的滑体力学模型,获得顺倾层状边坡分条稳定系数表达式,进而对渗流作用下含断层边坡稳定性进行数值模拟分析。对岩体强度的弹性模量、内聚力、内摩擦角和岩体抗拉强度等4种影响因素进行敏感性分析,通过分析这4种因素在不同工况下边坡的位移、应力、应变和安全系数,得出了各参数的敏感性分析曲线。从敏感性分析曲线可知,岩体的内聚力对边坡稳定性的影响最大,弹性模量对边坡稳定性的影响最小。开挖不同阶段边坡稳定性的主要影响因素存在差别,其中,前期以断层为主,后期则逐渐转化为渗流作用。该研究为今后露天矿边坡稳定性分析提供了科学依据,对于边坡稳定性分析具有重大的工程实际意义。

露天煤矿排土场边坡植被恢复群落稳定性研究

为了揭示露天煤矿排土场边坡植被恢复群落稳定性的动态特征和变化模式,以内蒙古北电胜利露天煤矿4个排土场为研究对象,选取Shannon-Wiener多样性指数、Margalef丰富度指数、Pielou均匀度指数和Simpson优势度指数、植被盖度、植被高度、地上和地下生物量8个指标,构建了基于群落结构稳定性与群落功能稳定性的排土场边坡植被恢复群落稳定性评价体系,采用综合评价法对处于人工植被恢复中的内排土场和恢复年限分别为4 a、5 a、8 a的沿帮排土场、南排土场和北排土场的南、北方向边坡植被恢复群落稳定性进行综合评估,并对群落稳定性因子与土壤含水量、有机质、全氮、全磷、全钾等环境因子间关系进行分析,探究影响排土场边坡群落稳定性的影响因素。结果表明:(1)随着恢复年限的增加,边坡植被群落稳定性整体呈稳步上升趋势,但与草原站背景值相比,其综合评价指数处于较不稳定或不稳定状态。(2)随着恢复年限的增加,排土场边坡群落稳定性由结构稳定性主导转向功能稳定性主导。恢复初期受人工影响,物种多样性提高,结构稳定性较高,随着时间的推移,结构稳定性波动下降,功能稳定性上升,其中地下生物量增长迅速,生物量向地下转移,进而形成矿区特有的植物群落结构稳定与功能稳定转变特征。(3)从坡向来看,随着恢复年限的增加,边坡群落稳定性逐渐由南坡优于北坡转变为北坡优于南坡。(4)南坡的结构稳定性与环境因子的相关性较高,而北坡的功能稳定性与环境因子相关性较高,表明不同坡向的群落采用了不同的响应策略以适应环境的变化,丰富的有机质和全氮含量对排土场边坡群落功能性稳定性会产生积极影响。

一种融合GA和LSTM的边坡变形预测优化网络模型及其应用

考虑到BP神经网络模型忽略边坡监测数据存在的时间相关性,以及LSTM模型由于超参数选择存在主观性而易陷入局部最优等问题,提出一种基于遗传算法和长短期记忆网络(GA-LSTM)相结合的边坡变形预测模型,以发挥遗传算法全局搜索能力和LSTM预测时序数据的优势。以海明矿业露天采场边坡为研究对象,分别采用BP神经网络模型、LSTM网络模型以及GA-LSTM网络模型对边坡监测点GNSS49变形进行预测分析,并对比各模型达到收敛条件的时间。结果表明,GA-LSTM模型与其他模型达到同一收敛条件的时间差异不大,GA-LSTM模型的拟合准确度在0.1~0.2 mm,是LSTM神经网络模型的5~7倍,是BP神经网络模型的10~20倍,具有较高的精度和稳定性,其预测值与实际监测数据基本一致,可为矿山边坡的安全生产、管理以及决策控制提供科学依据。