Pit Slope Stability

3 credits · Graduate

This course deals with slope stability and the associated problems in surface mining. Fundamentals of various analysis techniques for slope stability are reviewed. Risk and uncertainty analysis is introduced. Application of these techniques to optimization of slope design is discussed. Major topics include: geological structure controlled and strength controlled slope failure, slope failure in soft ground, risk and uncertainty analysis, and optimization of slope design. PREREQUISITES: MINE 3520.03, MINE 3611.03 or permission of instructor