The Slope Risk Analysis of Tailings Dam under the Coupling Effect of Rainstorms and Earthquakes

2012 ◽  
Vol 170-173 ◽  
pp. 1911-1914
Author(s):  
Kun Yang ◽  
Zhi Chao Ma
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Coupling Effect ◽  
Seismic Intensity ◽  
Reliability Theory ◽  
Tailings Dam ◽  
Mechanical Parameters ◽  
Material Parameters ◽  
Tailings Dams ◽  
Natural Factors ◽  
Heavy Rains

For slope risk analysis of tailings dam, the current research focuses on treating physical and mechanical parameters of tailing materials as the basic random variables. The influence of the external natural random factors is considered little. In practice, the slope stability of tailings dam is influenced by not only their random material parameters but the various natural factors including the changes of water level and the seismic intensity size. As a rule of thumb, there might be heavy rains before the earthquake. Therefore, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the slope risk of tailings dam under the coupling effect of rainstorms and earthquakes. Aiming at this problem, reliability theory was employed in this paper to study the influence under both rainstorms and earthquake actions. In this project, the slope risk analysis of tailings dams is evaluated under natural multi-random factors.

Study on Reliability Analysis of Tailings Dam Stability

2007 ◽  
Vol 353-358 ◽  
pp. 2619-2622
Author(s):  
Chao Zhang ◽  
Chun He Yang ◽  
Feng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Probability Distribution ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Limit Equilibrium ◽  
Reliability Theory ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Tailings Dam ◽  
Tailings Dams ◽  
Dam Stability ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Distribution Type

Since the construction method of tailings dams determines the uneven distribution of tailings, a reliability theory is introduced to analyze the stability of tailings dams. Based on the limit equilibrium method and reliability theory, the sensitivity and reliability of a typical tailings dam are analyzed. Reliability analyses with different types of the variable probability distribution types show that the effect of the probability distribution type on reliability analysis can almost be ignored. Besides, the sensitivity analyses of different variables show that the strength indexes and density of tailings will affect the analysis results of stability reliability. Therefore the strength indexes c, φ and density ρ must be considered as basic variables to analyze the stability reliability of tailings dams.

Numerical Analysis of Safety on Waste-Dumping Cover-Slope out of the Tailings Dam

2014 ◽  
Vol 501-504 ◽  
pp. 178-184
Author(s):  
Kai Yang ◽  
Shu Ran Lv ◽  
Chun Xue Wang
Keyword(s):  
Production Cost ◽  
Pore Water Pressure ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Bottom Layer ◽  
Tailings Dam ◽  
Waste Dump ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
Tailings Dams ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Dump Slope

Mining companies intend to solve the problem of waste dump and reduce the production cost by dumping a large number of waste soils to cover slope outside the running tailings. Therefore, in order to discuss the safety of waste dump slope covering in front of the tailings dam, numerical method was adopted to study the seepage-line change law, the pore water pressure and anti-sliding safety before and after the waste dump covering out of tailings dam. The researches show that the key to waste-dump slope safety are the drainage performance of waste dump bottom layer and the anti-sliding safety of waste dump soil. The appropriate waste dump slope work can improves the tailings dams safety and solves the waste dump problem in mining production.

scholarly journals Use of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Tailings for Improving the Stability of Tailings Dam

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Binbin Zheng ◽  
Dongming Zhang ◽  
Weisha Liu ◽  
Yonghao Yang ◽  
Han Yang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Fiber Length ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Confining Pressure ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Tailings Dam ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Tailings Dams ◽  
The Stability

As one of the largest artificial geotechnical structures on earth, the tailings dams are classified as one of the high-risk sources in China’s industry. How to improve the stability and safety of tailings dams remains a challenge for mine operators currently. In this paper, an innovative method is presented for improving the stability of tailings dams, in which the basalt fiber is used to reinforce tailings. The mechanical properties of tailings used for dam-construction have a great influence on the stability of tailings dam. In order to investigate the mechanical performance of basalt fiber-reinforced tailings (BFRT), a series of laboratory triaxial tests were conducted. The effects of five parameters (fiber length, fiber content, particle size, dry density and confining pressure) on the mechanical properties of BFRT were studied. The microstructure and the behavior of interfaces between basalt fibers and tailings particles were analyzed by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The triaxial experimental test results show that the mechanical properties of BFRT increase with the increases of fiber length and content, particle size, dry density and confining pressure. The SEM results indicate that the interfacial interaction between fibers and tailings particles is mainly affected by particle shape.

Study of Fuzzy Random Reliability Model of Tailings Dam under Earthquake Action

2010 ◽  
Vol 44-47 ◽  
pp. 3393-3397
Author(s):  
Fei Yue Wang ◽  
Long Jun Dong ◽  
Zhi Sheng Xu
Keyword(s):  
Zero Point ◽  
Reliability Theory ◽  
Dam Failure ◽  
Tailings Dam ◽  
Tailing Dam ◽  
Calculation Results ◽  
Earthquake Action ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Fuzzy Random

Two kinds of the deficiencies exist in the traditional dam reliability and the safety coefficient calculation methods. First, it is impossible to give accurate mean to design variable in case study, because to large extent, means are greatly influenced by many objective factors or man-made effects, which degree of effects has greater degree of ambiguity. Second, the traditional reliability theory takes zero point as measure of dam’s failure or not, and on both sides of zero point the structure of state mutants from security to failure. But in fact, it’s very hard to give a definite limitation to the dam state from security to failure, because a fuzzy scope exists between stability and failure. On the basis of solving the above two issues, this paper for the first time applies fuzzy reliability theory to the stability research of tailings dam under earthquake action , considering fuzziness of both the event of tailings dam failure and the main variables and parameter. Integrating fuzziness and randomness, this paper explores fuzzy random reliability analysis methods of tailings dam engineering. The results of case study show that the calculation results agree well with the actual situation, this analysis method is more scientific and reasonable than traditional dam safety factor calculation method, and better reflects the real situation. It also provides a new way to calculate stability of tailing dam considering earthquake action.

scholarly journals Hydraulic Erosion Rate of Reinforced Tailings: Laboratory Investigation and Prediction Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Xuanyi Chen ◽  
Xiaofei Jing ◽  
Hai Cai ◽  
Yijun Wang ◽  
Luhua Ye
Keyword(s):  
Potential Energy ◽  
Prediction Model ◽  
Laboratory Investigation ◽  
Erosion Rate ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
The Self ◽  
Tailings Dam ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Tailings Dams ◽  
Overtopping Failure

Tailings dams are high-potential-energy dams built to store various ore tailings, and the overtopping failure caused by hydraulic erosion is one of the most common failure modes. The characteristics of hydraulic erosion of the reinforced tailings were studied by using the self-made erosion apparatus with four kinds of reinforcement spacing 2.5, 1.7, 1.3, and 1.0 cm, respectively. The test results show a positive correlation between the reinforcement spacing and erosion rate of tailings. Based on the sediment scouring theory, the scouring constant in the erosion rate formula is determined to be 0.056 mm/s; a prediction model for the hydraulic erosion rate of reinforced tailings is established by introducing the collapse coefficient into the results of the overflow test of reinforced tailings. This model can provide a reference for the prediction of overtopping-induced erosion failure of the reinforced tailings dam.

scholarly journals Effects of Geosynthetic Reinforcement on Tailings Accumulation Dams

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 2986
Author(s):  
Changbo Du ◽  
Lidong Liang ◽  
Fu Yi ◽  
Ben Niu
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Pore Water Pressure ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Earth Pressure ◽  
Good Choice ◽  
Tailings Dam ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Reinforcement Effect ◽  
Tailings Dams ◽  
Over Time

Owing to the complexity of current reinforcement mechanisms, test results from existing models alone cannot provide a basis for the design of new tailings dam reinforcement projects. On-site reinforced tailings accumulation dam testing is thus required to further understand the reinforcement mechanism. In this study, the influence of reinforcement on tailings dams and the variation law of pore water pressure (PWP) and internal pressure (IP) in the dam body after slurry discharge were analysed, and a comparative analysis was performed. The results showed that during the field test, the PWP and internal earth pressure of the accumulation dam after grouting gradually increased over time. Reinforcement can greatly reduce the PWP and IP of the reinforced dam; compared with geotextiles, the reinforcement effect of geogrids is slightly greater. Based on these results, we conclude that geosynthetics are a good choice for strengthening tailings accumulation dams.

INTEGRATING OF GEORADAR ANS SEISMIC STUDIES OF THE TAILINGS DAM

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Dyakov ◽  
A. Kalashnik
Keyword(s):  
Internal Structure ◽  
Water Saturation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Tailings Dam ◽  
Hydraulic Facility ◽  
Tailings Dams ◽  
Geophysical Surveys ◽  
In Situ Experiments ◽  
Water Saturated

Identification of water-saturated zones in the tailings dams is an actual scientific and practical task in terms of providing, first of all, their mechanical strength and filtration stability. The prevention of accidents in tailings is complicated by the circumstance that the processes of increased filtration, appearing and developing in the dam body, are not fixed on the initial stages by visual and traditional methods. Insufficiency, from the point of view of data completeness, of networks of piezometric boreholes on tailings dams does not allow solving the tasks of necessary information hydrological support. At the same time, the use of active- sounding geophysical study methods allows obtaining sufficiently detailed information about the peculiarities of the internal structure of the tailings dam and the degree of water saturation of the composing soils. A reasoned choice of geophysical methods, as well as their combination, allows increasing the level and reliability of obtained data at subsurface studies. The paper presents the results of in-situ experiments on the study of the tailings dam of the mining enterprise by different in nature wave GPR (georadar) and seismic methods. A comparative analysis of the conducted studies has allowed clarifying the internal structure and assessing the dam’s condition, paying special attention to the identification of local zones of increased water saturation and filtration. Based on the calculated correlation coefficient of electromagnetic and seismic wave velocity values, it was revealed that synchronization of geophysical surveys allows significantly increasing the reliability of in-situ determinations, as well as obtaining more reliable data. The results of the studies are the basis for predicting the most vulnerable places (zones) of a bulk ground hydraulic facility, as well as the localization of water-saturated areas in the body of the ground structures with greater reliability and performance.

Cargo Mechanics (Application of Seakeeping--Revisited)

1986 ◽  
Vol 23 (03) ◽  
pp. 230-241
Author(s):  
Bruce L. Hutchison
Keyword(s):  
Risk Analysis ◽  
Decision Theory ◽  
Reliability Theory ◽  
Ship Motions ◽  
Basic Concepts

The basic concepts of modern risk and reliability theory are reviewed. Application of these concepts to topics arising in the analysis of ship motions, cargo sea-fastening design and voyage risk studies is explored. The role of risk analysis in decision theory is briefly discussed and the paper concludes with a suggested program of analysis for marine activities and enterprises subject to sea-action induced risk.

scholarly journals Real-Time Dry Beach Length Monitoring for Tailings Dams Based on Visual Measurement

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Hu ◽  
Shan Hu ◽  
Fei Kang ◽  
Jianhua Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Reliable Method ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Tailings Dam ◽  
Visual Measurement ◽  
Tailings Dams ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Length Determination

The length of dry beach is an important factor that influences the safety of tailings dams. However, there still is no accurate and reliable method that can conveniently measure the length of dry beach. In this paper, the authors focus on developing a novel method for dry beach length determination. The proposed method can effectively measure the dry beach length through an ordinary camera and four marking rods placed on the dry beach. Experimental results show that the proposed method can conveniently measure the dry beach length with high accuracy, and therefore it can be adopted as an effective method in tailings dam real-time health monitoring.

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