A procedure for determining the stress state of the fill and safety issues in mine backfill

Xu Zhao

Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

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Abstract

Stopes (voids) are generally created during underground mining activities. To assist in managing the stability of these stopes and improve recovery of orebodies, mine backfilling has been widely used in many mining operations. This thesis dealt with numerical, experimental (centrifuge tests) and analytical (models development) investigations of backfilled mine stopes in terms of stress distributions on retaining barricades and associated safety issues. By evaluating both the stress distribution on barricades and the safety of exposed fill faces, the thesis presents an integrated approach that provides important improvements in the safety of in situ backfilling operations.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Ma, Guowei, Supervisor
  • Fourie, Andy, Supervisor
Award date5 Mar 2020
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2019

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