A new underground Lead-Zinc-Silver mine is planned to start at a depth of 1200 m below the surface level with an annual ore production of 2 million tons. After performing insitu testing, it was found that the proposed mine site is having very high horizontal stresses compared to the vertical stresses. Based on the given situation, what stability and ground control challenges will be there in your opinion and how you will manage them in a most effective manner without compromising with the safety and stability

A new underground Lead-Zinc-Silver mine is planned to start at a depth of 1200 m below the surface level with an annual ore production of 2 million tons. After performing insitu testing, it was found that the proposed mine site is having very high horizontal stresses compared to the vertical stresses. Based on the given situation, what stability and ground control challenges will be there in your opinion and how you will manage them in a most effective manner without compromising with the safety and stability

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.18P

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