Physical stability of iron ore caves: geomechanical studies of a shallow underground cave in SE Brazil

Physical stability of iron ore caves: geomechanical studies of a shallow underground cave in SE Brazil

Abstract Caves hosted in iron formations are attracting considerable interest due to their scientific and environmental value. Some of these caves are located in or near iron ore mine sites, which represent an important source of income to Brazil. However, the Brazilian legislation requires speleolo...

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Main Authors: Iuri Brandi, Cristiane Silva Sebastião, Mauri Lopes Ferreira, Hernani Mota de Lima, Maria Filipa P. Gama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Gorceix
Series:REM: International Engineering Journal
Subjects:
natural caves
canga
laterite crust
geotechnics
conservation
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2448-167X2019000300217&lng=en&tlng=en

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