A general guideline to prepare a scope of work (SOW) for a stability analysis/ confirmation study for an open pit ...
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Story 3: Difference between Geotech and Rock Mechanics
Continued….. Go to Story 2 In story-02 we understood- what is rock mechanics; and now we will understand how it ...
Story 2: Understanding the Basics of Geotechnical Engineering
Continued…. (Go to Story 1) At the initial stage, we were completely blank about the theories and the real problems ...
Story 1: Starting my Career as a Geotech Engineer
In 2011, when I joined a Mining MNC company in India, I had the opportunity to work as an operation ...
Understanding the Importance of Geotechnical Analysis for Stability Assessment
As an engineer, I have come to understand the importance of geotechnical analysis for stability assessment in engineering projects. Geotechnical ...
Keeping Your Mine Site Safe: The Benefits of Slope Stability Radar for Monitoring Mine Walls
As a mining professional, I understand the importance of safety in mining operations. One of the most critical aspects of ...
What is Geotechnical Engineering and its Importance?
Geotechnical engineering is a specialized field that requires a strong background in civil engineering, soil mechanics, and rock mechanics. ...
25 checkpoints for assessing slope stability in an open cast mine:
Note that this checklist is not comprehensive and that each open cast mine may have unique factors to consider. It’s ...
How a Geotechnical engineer confirms the stability of a slope through Numerical simulation
Area identification As per the requirement of the ABP target and approved mine scheme, areas are to be decided by ...
Five Things you should know about slope stability
Special Thanks to Dr Loren J Lorig Modern-day mining requires the optimization of pit slopes to ensure that the slopes ...