Conference Proceedings
2022 Open Pit Operators' Conference
Conference Proceedings
2022 Open Pit Operators' Conference
Managing uncertainty in large open pit geotechnical modelling
Uncertainties in large open pit geotechnical modelling has been a major concern for slope stability analysis. The level of confidence in the in-put assumptions, such as structural and rock mass model, dictates the modelling results to some extent. This article is to detail a case study of Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) regarding a predicted inter-ramp failure on an as-built pit walls by a 3D numerical modelling. Significant concerns were raised across site and multiple preventive plans were considered. After intense data collection work, it was confirmed that the risk of failure had been overestimated. The case study has improved the understanding of geotechnical data in-put and has enhanced the process of creating and updating geotechnical structural models at KCGM.
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R Hao
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- Published: 2022
- Pages: 5
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- Unique ID: P-03042-J9B3P6