Evaluation of the effect of geometrical parameters on stope probability of failure in the open stoping method using numerical modeling
Stress-induced failure is among the most common causes of instability in Canadian deep underground mines. Open stoping is the most widely practiced underground excavation method in these mines, and creates large stopes which are subjected to stress-induced failure. The probability of failure (POF) d...
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| author | Shahriyar Heidarzadeh Ali Saeidi Alain Rouleau |
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| description | Stress-induced failure is among the most common causes of instability in Canadian deep underground mines. Open stoping is the most widely practiced underground excavation method in these mines, and creates large stopes which are subjected to stress-induced failure. The probability of failure (POF) depends on many factors, of which the geometry of an open stope is especially important. In this study, a methodology is proposed to assess the effect of stope geometrical parameters on the POF, using numerical modelling. Different ranges for each input parameter are defined according to previous surveys on open stope geometry in a number of Canadian underground mines. A Monte-Carlo simulation technique is combined with the finite difference code FLAC3D, to generate model realizations containing stopes with different geometrical features. The probability of failure (POF) for different categories of stope geometry, is calculated by considering two modes of failure; relaxation-related gravity driven (tensile) failure and rock mass brittle failure. The individual and interactive effects of stope geometrical parameters on the POF, are analyzed using a general multi-level factorial design. Finally, mathematical optimization techniques are employed to estimate the most stable stope conditions, by determining the optimal ranges for each stope’s geometrical parameter. Keywords: Stope stability, Stope geometrical parameters, Probability of failure, General factorial design, Numerical modeling, Sublevel open stoping |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3bde979115634b74800650d6fd5a4dbb2022-12-22T03:13:13ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Mining Science and Technology2095-26862019-05-01293399408Evaluation of the effect of geometrical parameters on stope probability of failure in the open stoping method using numerical modelingShahriyar Heidarzadeh0Ali Saeidi1Alain Rouleau2Corresponding author.; Department of Applied Sciences, University of Quebec at Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi G7H 2B1, CanadaDepartment of Applied Sciences, University of Quebec at Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi G7H 2B1, CanadaDepartment of Applied Sciences, University of Quebec at Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi G7H 2B1, CanadaStress-induced failure is among the most common causes of instability in Canadian deep underground mines. Open stoping is the most widely practiced underground excavation method in these mines, and creates large stopes which are subjected to stress-induced failure. The probability of failure (POF) depends on many factors, of which the geometry of an open stope is especially important. In this study, a methodology is proposed to assess the effect of stope geometrical parameters on the POF, using numerical modelling. Different ranges for each input parameter are defined according to previous surveys on open stope geometry in a number of Canadian underground mines. A Monte-Carlo simulation technique is combined with the finite difference code FLAC3D, to generate model realizations containing stopes with different geometrical features. The probability of failure (POF) for different categories of stope geometry, is calculated by considering two modes of failure; relaxation-related gravity driven (tensile) failure and rock mass brittle failure. The individual and interactive effects of stope geometrical parameters on the POF, are analyzed using a general multi-level factorial design. Finally, mathematical optimization techniques are employed to estimate the most stable stope conditions, by determining the optimal ranges for each stope’s geometrical parameter. Keywords: Stope stability, Stope geometrical parameters, Probability of failure, General factorial design, Numerical modeling, Sublevel open stopinghttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095268618300521 |
| spellingShingle | Shahriyar Heidarzadeh Ali Saeidi Alain Rouleau Evaluation of the effect of geometrical parameters on stope probability of failure in the open stoping method using numerical modeling International Journal of Mining Science and Technology |
| title | Evaluation of the effect of geometrical parameters on stope probability of failure in the open stoping method using numerical modeling |
| title_full | Evaluation of the effect of geometrical parameters on stope probability of failure in the open stoping method using numerical modeling |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of the effect of geometrical parameters on stope probability of failure in the open stoping method using numerical modeling |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of the effect of geometrical parameters on stope probability of failure in the open stoping method using numerical modeling |
| title_short | Evaluation of the effect of geometrical parameters on stope probability of failure in the open stoping method using numerical modeling |
| title_sort | evaluation of the effect of geometrical parameters on stope probability of failure in the open stoping method using numerical modeling |
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