A Laboratory Study on Estimation of Shear Strength and Compaction Properties of Overburden Dump Material in Indian Coal Mines

The Transcaucasian intermountain area is part of the Caucasus segment of the Alpine-Mediterranean mountain belt. The continental intraplate basalts of the study area range in age from 6.10 ± 0.20 to 6.40 ± 0.20 Ma. The basalt erupted from monogenetic volcanoes are formed by lava flows and their pyroclastic equivalents. They are generally characterized by low volumes, are predominantly subalkalic with minor alkaline composition. The ultramafic xenoliths have not been identified in the basalts. The basalts may be subdivided into porphyritic and oligophyric groups. Fractional crystallization plays an important role in the petrogenesis of basalts. Almost all the studied samples showed different degrees of fractionation of olivine ± plagioclase ± clinopyroxene. No significant contamination of basalts with upper continental crustal material was confirmed by Rb/Sr and Rb/Ba ratios or by Sr, Nd isotopic and geochemical composition (⁸⁷Sr/ ⁸⁶Sr = 0.703683-0.704531±2; ¹⁴³Nd/¹⁴⁴Nd = 0.512788-0.512848 ±10; ¹⁴⁷Sm/¹⁴⁴Nd = 0.1036-0.1144 ±2-3). The studied basalts display, compared to heavy rare earth elements (HREE), highly fractionated light rare earth elements (LREE) with La/Yb=9.25-24.00. This makes them similar to ocean island basalts (OIB), which is also evidenced by Ce/Pb, La/Nb, Zr/Nb, Zr/Y ratios. The Dy/Yb-La/Yb and Yb-La/Yb and ⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr-¹⁴³Nd/¹⁴⁴Nd ratios indicating a “mixed” evolution of basalt-forming magmas. The basalt feeding magma chambers of the Transcaucasian intermountain area seem to be formed from a mixture of partial melting of Normal-MORB (Mid-Ocean Ridge Basalt) type upper mantle (garnet and spinel lherzolite) and EMII type components with strong ocean island basalts (OIB)-like signature.     

Geotechnical Characteristics of Copper Mine Tailings: A Case Study

Waste management issue in mining industry has become increasingly important. In this regard, construction of tailings dams plays a major role. Most of the tailings dams require some kinds of remedial actions during their operational lifetime, among which heightening is the most common. In the first stage of the remedial provisions for Sarcheshmeh Copper Complex tailings dam in Iran, it has been decided to use hydrocyclone method to provide suitable construction material due to the high cost associated with using borrow materials for heightening of the dam. To undertake this project a series of laboratory experiments was performed to determine the copper ‘original tailings’ and ‘cycloned materials’ geotechnical characteristics to evaluate the applicability of the cycloned materials for construction purposes. Different laboratory experiments were conducted to determine the grain-size distribution, Atterberg limits, specific gravity, maximum density, shear strength parameters, consolidation coefficient, and hydraulic conductivity. The results were compared with those of similar mines to check whether they follow the trends observed in other copper tailing materials elsewhere. Variation of the cohesion and internal friction angle versus different compaction ratios were studied in order to determine realistic shear strength parameters for tailing dam stability analysis. In this study, using oedometer test, a mild linear relation between void ratio and the consolidation coefficient has been found for tailings materials. By considering the effects of void ratio and weight of passing sieve #200 materials, a new relationship is proposed that can be used for estimating the copper slimes hydraulic conductivity in seepage analysis of tailings dams.     

Coal Mine Roadway Stability in Soft Rock: A Case Study

Roadway instability has always been a major concern in deep underground coal mines where the surrounding rock strata and coal seams are weak and the in situ stresses are high. Under the high overburden and tectonic stresses, roadways could collapse or experience excessive deformation, which not only endangers mining personnel but could also reduce the functionality of the roadway and halt production. This paper describes a case study on the stability of roadways in an underground coal mine in Shanxi Province, China. The mine was using a longwall method to extract coal at a depth of approximately 350 m. Both the coal seam and surrounding rock strata were extremely weak and vulnerable to weathering. Large roadway deformation and severe roadway instabilities had been experienced in the past, hence, an investigation of the roadway failure mechanism and new support designs were needed. This study started with an in situ stress measurement programme to determine the stress orientation and magnitude in the mine. It was found that the major horizontal stress was more than twice the vertical stress in the East–West direction, perpendicular to the gateroads of the longwall panel. The high horizontal stresses and low strength of coal and surrounding rock strata were the main causes of roadway instabilities. Detailed numerical modeling was conducted to evaluate the roadway stability and deformation under different roof support scenarios. Based on the modeling results, a new roadway support design was proposed, which included an optimal cable/bolt arrangement, full length grouting, and high pre-tensioning of bolts and cables. It was expected the new design could reduce the roadway deformation by 50 %. A field experiment using the new support design was carried out by the mine in a 100 m long roadway section. Detailed extensometry and stress monitorings were conducted in the experimental roadway section as well as sections using the old support design. The experimental section produced a much better roadway profile than the previous roadway sections. The monitoring data indicated that the roadway deformation in the experimental section was at least 40–50 % less than the previous sections. This case study demonstrated that through careful investigation and optimal support design, roadway stability in soft rock conditions can be significantly improved.     

某铀矿山废石堆场氡污染调查

通过对某铀矿山11个废石堆场氡析出率和大气氡浓度的测量及氡所致年有效剂量估算表明,该矿山正在使用的废石堆场氡析出率值均超出了国家规定的管理限值水平,只有退役治理后的废石堆场氡析出率在管理限值以内;矿山废石堆场产生的大气氡浓度值为72.35Bq/m3,其所致的年有效剂量值为0.69mSv。     

Reliability Analysis of Rock Supports in Underground Mine Drifts: A Case Study

Geotechnical and Geological Engineering - Support failures in mine drifts represent potential hazards that threaten underground mine safety and productivity. The aim of this study is to determine...     

开采覆岩破坏工程地质力学模型实验研究

在对工程地质力学模型材料配比研究的基础上，以太平煤矿8301工作面近风化带开采为工程地质原型，建立了工程地质力学试验模型，模拟了不同开采方案的覆岩及松散层底部粘土层的变形破坏状况，为防水煤岩柱留设高度决策提供了依据。     

煤矿采空区四维地震特征分析及识别方法:以淮南煤田张集矿区为例

煤矿采空区塌陷是一个重要的地质问题,由于采空塌陷区地震、地质条件的复杂性,传统三维地震勘探探测方法难以准确查明采空区边界.本研究提出一种基于四维地震特征的煤矿采空区识别方法,并以淮南煤田张集煤矿为靶区开展采空区探测.该方法从模型驱动入手,通过建立煤层开采前、后地质模型及进行正演模拟,利用模型地震叠前时间偏移剖面回溯分析...     

基于投影寻踪技术的矿井突水水源判别模型——以新庄孜煤矿为例

投影寻踪是一种降维处理技术,它可以将高维分析问题通过投影方向转化为低维问题分析.应用该法的关键在于寻求最佳投影方向,这可以转化为一个复杂的非线性优化问题,结合Matlab的遗传算法工具箱进行优化求解.本文以淮南新庄孜煤矿为例,建立突水水源判别投影寻踪模型,并与模糊综合评判模型、神经网络模型、灰色聚类模型进行分析比较.结果表明:投影寻踪判别模型能够有效地判别突水水源,比模糊综合评判、神经网络模型、灰色聚类模型具有更高的准确性,为矿井突水水源判别提供了一个新途径.     

Effect of Underground Mine Blast Vibrations on Overlaying Open Pit Slopes: A Case Study for Daye Iron Mine in China

Investigating the propagation and attenuation of blast vibration in rock slopes is the key point to assess the influence of underground mine blasting on overlaying open pit slopes stability and determining the potential risk. In this paper, Daye Iron Mine in China has been chosen as the case to study the effect of blast vibrations on overlaying open pit slopes due to underground mine blast. Firstly, the characteristics of blast loadings are analyzed by the dynamic finite element method. Then, a three dimensional (3D) numerical model of the open pit and the underground mine is made, which is verified by the field monitoring data to prove its reliability. The effect of blast vibration on overlaying open pit slope due to underground mine blasting are discussed based on the peak particle velocity (PPV) and the peak effective tensile stress (PETS) distribution characteristics which are calculated and analyzed by inputting the obtained blast vibration data into the numerical model. The results show that the effect of present mining blasting on the stability of pit slopes are limited because the simulated maximum PPV and PETS of monitoring point on slopes are all < 0.747 cm/s and 0.738 MPa. At last, according to numerical simulations of the underground mine blasting, the PPV predicting formulas for the slopes in Daye Open Pit Iron Mine is proposed based on the classic Sadaovsk formula.     

Response Characteristics of Slope Subjected to Blasting: A Case Study in Manaoke Open-pit Gold Mine

Geotechnical and Geological Engineering - Frequent production blasting is an important factor affecting the slope stability in open-pit mines; thus, it is essential to monitor and analyze blasting...     

Uncertainty and Reliability Analysis Applied to Slope Stability: A Case Study From Sungun Copper Mine

Nowadays, there are many new methods for slope stability analysis; including probabilistic methods assessing geotechnical uncertainties to develop safety factors. In this paper, a reliability index analysis for the Sungun copper mine slope stability is evaluated based on three methods of uncertainties consisting Taylor series method, Rosenblueth point estimate method and Monte-Carlo simulation method. Sungun copper mine will be one of the Iran’s biggest mines with final pit’s height of 700 meters. For this study two of its main slopes were assessed, one dipping to the NE (030) and the other to the SE (140). Probability density function of cohesion and angle of friction for the slopes were developed using limit equilibrium methods. These shear strengths were then used to determine the probability density function of safety factor and reliability index using the probabilistic methods. Results of the probabilistic analysis indicate that with ascending values of the uncertainties the reliability index decreases. Furthermore, it was determined that with the Monte Carlo simulation the seed number used has little effect on the reliability index of the safety factor especially with seed numbers in excess of 1200. Variations in the overall reliability index of safety factor were observed between the two slopes and this difference is explained by the differences in complexities of the geology within the cross-section.     

海外铜矿投资项目的一种综合评价方法探讨——以非洲为例

中资企业海外矿业投资面临公开资料少、距离远、工作程度低等问题,很难客观评估项目好坏,给海外投资带来巨大风险.本文以非洲铜矿项目为例,提出了一种定性与定量相结合的多因素综合评价方法,针对不同矿床类型,通过开展典型项目研究,构建综合评价指标体系,建立评价模型,从资源禀赋、资源潜力、开发条件以及可获得性四个方面开展项目综合评价.在此基础上,以非洲详查-勘探阶段和普查阶段铜矿项目为研究对象,开展了项目快速评价示范.该方法能在数据资料有限的情况下,实现铜矿项目战略投资快速评价与初选,有利于提高海外矿业投资项目判别效率与投资成功率.     

Stability Assessment of a Pit Slope Under Blast Loading: A Case Study of Pasir Coal Mine

In Pasir mine, coal seams and host rocks of varying thickness have been uniquely deposited with an average dip angle of 85°. The host rocks are weak and mainly composed of mudstone and sandstone comprising of 90–95% of the total pit volume. The thickness of coal seams and host rocks ranges from sub-metric to few tenths of meter. The overall safe pit slope angle was evaluated to be 27° for mining depth of 50–150 m. Several slopes failure incidents have occurred in the mine causing considerable disruption in production and monetary loss. It is envisaged that slope failures may be triggered due to blasting conducted in steeply dipping stratified deposit. In order to investigate the causes of slope failures, peak particle velocity (PPV) and accelerations at various locations from the blast site have been measured. In addition, finite element models of pit slope have been analyzed by applying static or gravity loading as well as blasting or dynamic loading. This paper elaborates the results of in situ measurements of ground vibration and numerical investigation and suggests possible causes of slope failures in Pasir mine.     

Stability Analysis and Optimal Design of Ultimate Slope of an Open Pit Mine: A Case Study

Geotechnical and Geological Engineering - To avoid over-tailing and limit the risk of failure in open-pit mines, choosing an ideal and stable slope is critical. The major goal of this study was to...     

奥陶系石灰岩推覆体含水层下煤层开采覆岩破坏特征研究

采用相似模型试验和数值模拟相结合的方式,分析了奥陶系石灰岩推覆体含水层下煤层开采的覆岩破坏及地表沉陷 特征。经验公式计算,相似模型试验和数值模拟的对比分析表明：该特殊地质条件下,不考虑渗流场影响时,垮落带高度 为采厚的2.2~4.5倍,导水裂隙带高度为采厚的14.0~19.1倍;渗流场的存在使导水裂隙带及垮落带高度增加,此时垮采比为 4.8,裂采比为20.6。因此,从偏安全的角度考虑,煤层的实际开采过程应考虑渗流场的影响,以渗流场-应力场耦合作用 下的导水裂隙带高度作为安全煤（岩）柱合理留设的依据。     

矿井地质工作方法浅析 --以开滦荆各庄矿为例

通过 对 荆各 庄矿 构 造条 件的 基 本规 律的 分 析,查 找 造成 工作 失 误的 原因 ,阐 述 对井 田 地 质条 件 的 再 认识 ,揭示总 结交 流 矿井 地质 工 作的 基本 方 法。     

金矿勘查中的伽玛能谱测量--以黑龙江乌拉嘎金矿外围柳树河区为例

金成矿受岩性、构造及蚀变控制,蚀变使含矿构造破碎带与围岩出现放射性差异,因此可应用伽玛能谱测量进行金矿勘查.为了提高黑龙江乌拉嘎金矿外围柳树河区的金矿勘查效果,利用伽玛能谱对该异常区进行了扫面测量.通过该项研究表明了含矿构造破碎带的存在及成矿流体中低温矿化的特点;在矿化带上方钾及总道显示高值异常,而铀道显示低值异常:证明应用该方法找金的有效性.需要指出的是,不同地区和不同类型矿床伽玛能谱的特征参数是不同的.     

Sensitivity Analysis of Coal Rib Stability for Internal Mine Dump in Opencast Mine by Finite Element Modelling

The present paper discusses the impact of the geometrical parameters of the coal rib and the mine dump on the stability of the coal rib. The geometrical parameters such as the slope angle, the height of dragline dump, the height of main dump, the gradient of seam and the thickness of coal rib have been considered as input to the numerical model for the stability analysis of the coal rib. Sensitivity analysis has been performed based on the results of the analysis in term of factor of safety of the coal rib. The input parameters have been classified in terms of significance (i.e. very high significance, high significance medium significance and low significance). The factor of safety is more influenced by highly significant parameters. The height and the slope angle of dragline dump and the thickness of the coal rib are highly significant parameters for the stability of the coal rib. The gradient of the seam is a medium significant parameter whereas, height of main dump and the number of dragline cut dump are low significant parameters for stability of coal rib.     

黑龙江省浅覆盖区地物化特征与找矿标志——以黑河市340高地金矿化区为例

黑龙江省黑河市340高地金矿点大地构造上位于兴安地块东北缘,多宝山Cu-Au-Mo-W-Fe成矿亚带内,其地貌为浅覆盖区,找矿较为困难。本文采用浅钻技术取样,对研究区进行基岩填图,圈定出以硅化为中心、青磐岩化为外围的蚀变矿化带。对基岩样品进行岩石地球化学分析,通过主成分分析,确定有6个主成分特征值大于1,其中第二主成分与金元素关系密切,是研究区有效的找矿标志。高精度磁测结果显示区内构造以NNW向为主,且其线性低值异常或与蚀变引起的退磁有关。对区内的地物化异常进行工程查证,发现金矿点1处,圈定预测靶区1处。