11. Geotechnical aspects of the construction of tailings dams - two European studies
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Published:1991
M. Cambridge, R. H. Coulton, 1991. "11. Geotechnical aspects of the construction of tailings dams - two European studies", The embankment dam: Proceedings of the sixth conference of the British Dam Society held in Nottingham on 12–15 September 1990, The British Dam Society
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The disposal of mine waste behind embankment dams has been practised for many years, but has been poorly served in the technical press. Well publicised failures and environmental concern have led to increasing use of specialist geotechnical engineers in the design process. The safe, efficient and environmentally acceptable deposition of mine tailings relies on engineering, not only of the confining wall, but of disposal methods. Two case studies are reported which indicate the requirement for an integrated multidisciplinary approach to design and stress the need for flexibility to suit mine development and the adoption of technology appropriate for the disposal environment.
INTRODUCTION
PRINCIPAL ASPECTS OF TAILINGS DAM DESIGN
CONCLUSION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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