Block model approach for analysis of rock bench stability in open pit mines

Wedge failure analysis conventionally adopted for the design of global angle of open pit mines is not always applicable when the area consists of jointed rock benches. In this analysis, the unstable wedge is assumed intact while, in fact, the rock bench consists of an assemblage of blocks generated...

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Main Authors: Asof, Marwan, Gofar, Nurly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2010
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/25908/2/NurlyGofar2010_BlockModelApproachforAnalysis.pdf
http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/25908/
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Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Language: English