Comparison of deterministic, probabilistic, and rock mass classification methods of slope stability analysis at Bald Mountain Mine, Nevada

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Morrison, William R.

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1990

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Rock Mechanics , Slope stability , Mining , Bald Mountain Mine , Nevada , Rock Mass Classification Systems , Geology , Shear Strength , Slope Failure , Rock Quality Designation , Rqd , Q-system , Rock Mass Rating System , Rmr , Mackay Theses and Dissertations Grant Collection

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A detailed analysis was performed on the pit walls at Bald Mountain Mine, Nevada to evaluate the stability of the designed slopes. The slopes stability was assessed through the use of both probabilistic and deterministic techniques.

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University of Nevada, Reno

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