An Overview of Slope Failure in Mining Operations

The primary aim of every twenty-first century mining operation is to extract as much ore as possible in a safe and economical manner. Failure in mine excavation occurs when the shear stress acting on the rock is greater than the shear strength of the rock mass. The stability of rock slopes in open-p...

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Main Authors: Peter Kolapo, Gafar Omotayo Oniyide, Khadija Omar Said, Abiodun Ismail Lawal, Moshood Onifade, Prosper Munemo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Mining
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6489/2/2/19