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Geotechnical risks related to tailings dam operations Vanden Berghe, J.-F.; Ballard, J-C.; Wintgens, J-F.; List, B.
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Tailings dams are geotechnical structures that are increased in height with time. Several factors typical of tailings dams cause a higher risk of failure compared with other earth structures. The factors that influence the risk of tailings dam failure are discussed in this paper. Important factors include a high water level in the tailings, dam slope, lack of monitoring, inappropriate site investigation and a lack of understanding of the mechanical behaviour of the tailings material. An approach to mitigate and/or control these risks is then proposed based on appropriate site characterization, design analysis adapted to the tailings characteristics and a sufficient monitoring system that is rigorously used. [All papers were considered for technical and language appropriateness by the organizing committee.]
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Geotechnical risks related to tailings dam operations
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Tailings dams are geotechnical structures that are increased in height with time. Several factors typical of
tailings dams cause a higher risk of failure compared with other earth structures. The factors that influence the
risk of tailings dam failure are discussed in this paper. Important factors include a high water level in the
tailings, dam slope, lack of monitoring, inappropriate site investigation and a lack of understanding of the
mechanical behaviour of the tailings material. An approach to mitigate and/or control these risks is then
proposed based on appropriate site characterization, design analysis adapted to the tailings characteristics and a
sufficient monitoring system that is rigorously used. [All papers were considered for technical and language appropriateness by the organizing committee.]
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eng
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2011-11-04
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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10.14288/1.0107739
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Unreviewed
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