Services
Engineering services in mining geomechanics.
- Integrated solutions
- Optimization of open-pit slope and bench parameters · Resolving pit slope and waste dump stability issues · Optimization of ground support for underground openings · Recommendations for combined open-pit and underground mining
- Deposit studies
- Review of archived exploration and mining documentation · Structural-geological mapping of pit benches and underground openings · Rock mass assessment using GSI, Q, S, RMR, MRMR, Qslope, and CSMR ratings
- Geomechanical modeling
- Delineation of geomechanical domains in a 3D environment · Development and updating of geomechanical models · Estimation of rock mass and geological structure properties, statistical analysis, back-analysis · Design and supervision of geomechanical drilling programs · Specifications for laboratory testing and review of test results · Geomechanical core logging from core photos using neural networks
- Analytical studies
- Deterministic and probabilistic kinematic analysis of benches · Pit slope and dump stability assessment using limit equilibrium methods · 2D and 3D finite element modeling · Combined finite-discrete element modeling · Back-analysis of deformation processes by numerical modeling · Design of stable dimensions for mining-method elements · Geomechanical justification of mining-method parameters
- Deformation monitoring
- Visual inspection (hazard identification) · Radar monitoring · Automated geotechnical monitoring · Satellite interferometry (InSAR) · Geometric leveling · UAV photogrammetry · Interpretation of monitoring results · Design of automated monitoring programs
- Education ↗
- Structural-geological mapping of rocks · Open-pit slope stability · Kinematic analysis and probabilistic stability calculations (with Digger Slope) · Numerical modeling in geomechanics (with Prorock) · Other topics within our fields of expertise
- Geodetic surveying
- Topographic and geodetic surveys · Geodetic monitoring · Mine surveying operations · Aerial laser scanning · Aerial photography and photogrammetry
Geotechnical emergency response
Continuous monitoring of potential failures in open pits and waste dumps, set up at short notice, with recommendations on how to respond.
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