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Integrating weather and geotechnical monitoring data for assessing the stability of large scale surface mining operations

Steiakakis Chrysanthos, Agioutantis Zacharias, Apostolou, Evangelia, 1964-, Papavgeri Georgia, Tripolitsiotis Achilleas

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URIhttp://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/649FA5F7-AD76-4EC4-8A42-E4B75A6BA505-
Identifierhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/j/geo.2016.8.issue-1/geo-2016-0066/geo-2016-0066.xml-
Identifier10.1515/geo-2016-0066-
Languageen-
Extent6 pagesen
TitleIntegrating weather and geotechnical monitoring data for assessing the stability of large scale surface mining operationsen
CreatorSteiakakis Chrysanthosen
CreatorAgioutantis Zachariasen
CreatorΑγιουταντης Ζαχαριαςel
CreatorApostolou, Evangelia, 1964-en
CreatorPapavgeri Georgiaen
CreatorTripolitsiotis Achilleasen
CreatorΤριπολιτσιωτης Αχιλλεαςel
PublisherDe Gruyter Openen
Content SummaryThe geotechnical challenges for safe slope design in large scale surface mining operations are enormous. Sometimes one degree of slope inclination can significantly reduce the overburden to ore ratio and therefore dramatically improve the economics of the operation, while large scale slope failures may have a significant impact on human lives. Furthermore, adverse weather conditions, such as high precipitation rates, may unfavorably affect the already delicate balance between operations and safety. Geotechnical, weather and production parameters should be systematically monitored and evaluated in order to safely operate such pits. Appropriate data management, processing and storage are critical to ensure timely and informed decisions. This paper presents an integrated data management system which was developed over a number of years as well as the advantages through a specific application. The presented case study illustrates how the high production slopes of a mine that exceed depths of 100-120 m were successfully mined with an average displacement rate of 10- 20 mm/day, approaching an almost slow to moderate landslide velocity. Monitoring data of the past four years are included in the database and can be analyzed to produce valuable results. Time-series data correlations of movements, precipitation records, etc. are evaluated and presented in this case study. The results can be used to successfully manage mine operations and ensure the safety of the mine and the workforce.en
Type of ItemPeer-Reviewed Journal Publicationen
Type of ItemΔημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτέςel
Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en
Date of Item2018-11-14-
Date of Publication2016-
SubjectData managementen
SubjectRelational databaseen
SubjectSlope stabilityen
Bibliographic CitationC. Steiakakis, Z. Agioutantis, E. Apostolou, G. Papavgeri and A. Tripolitsiotis, "Integrating weather and geotechnical monitoring data for assessing the stability of large scale surface mining operations," Open Geosci., vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 694-699, Jan. 2016. doi: 10.1515/geo-2016-0066en

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