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  • PublicationAccès libre
    Inter-ramp and bench design of open-pit mines : the Portage pit case study
    (Conseil national de recherches du Canada, 2011-10-21) Laflamme, Amélie-Julie; Grenon, Martin
    Cet article présente une méthodologie intégrée pour évaluer la stabilité structurale d’une pente aux niveaux de l’inter-rampe et du gradin, et ce, à partir d’une étude de cas. Des algorithmes robustes ont été développés et implantés afin de calculer, aux niveaux inter-rampe et gradin, les orientations et la stabilité des pentes à l’aide de données compatibles avec la structure de la base de données d’un logiciel commercial pour la conception de mines. Des analyses de stabilité multicritères ont été réalisées à partir des différents critères de conception. Des cartes de susceptibilité, qui permettent d’identifier les zones potentiellement problématiques dans la fosse, ont été produites. Les résultats obtenus suggèrent que les angles inter-rampe ne présentent pas de problèmes d’instabilité sur toute la surface de la fosse. Au niveau des gradins, des zones d’instabilité potentielles ont été identifiées à l’intérieur de deux domaines structuraux totalisant 6 % de la surface de la fosse.
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    Capturing the complete stress–strain behaviour of jointed rock using a numerical approach
    (John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2015-01-10) Esmaieli, Kamran; Hadjigeorgiou, John; Grenon, Martin
    This paper presents the results of a series of numerical experiments using the synthetic rock mass (SRM) approach to quantify the behaviour of jointed rock masses. Field data from a massive sulphide rock mass, at the Brunswick mine, were used to develop a discrete fracture network (DFN). The constructed DFN model was subsequently subjected to random sampling whereby 40 cubic samples, of height to width ratio of two, and of varying widths (0.05 to 10 m) were isolated. The discrete fracture samples were linked to 3D bonded particle models to generate representative SRM models for each sample size. This approach simulated the jointed rock mass as an assembly of fractures embedded into the rock matrix. The SRM samples were submitted to uniaxial loading, and the complete stress–strain behaviour of each specimen was recorded. This approach provided a way to determine the complex constitutive behaviour of large-scale rock mass samples. This is often difficult or not possible to achieve in the laboratory. The numerical experiments suggested that higher post-peak modulus values were obtained for smaller samples and lower values for larger sample sizes. Furthermore, the observed deviation of the recorded post-peak modulus values decreased with sample size. The ratio of residual strength of rock mass samples per uniaxial compressive strength intact increases moderately with sample size. Consequently, for the investigated massive sulphide rock mass, the pre-peak and post-peak representative elemental volume size was found to be the same (7 × 7 × 14 m).
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    Properties of large-scale geological features and seismic responses affecting strainburst potential in deep underground mines
    (Société internationale de mécanique des roches, 2018-11-01) Grenon, Martin; Morissette, Philippe; Goulet, Audrey; Woodward, Kyle; Wesseloo, Johan
    Strainburst refers to local small seismic events generating shallow spalling with violent ejection of fragments in an active development heading. This rockburst category may affect worker safety and mine productivity. This paper conducts a preliminary study investigating properties of large-scale geological features, mine operational context, and both aseismic and seismic responses generating strainbursts. Using the LaRonde mine as a case study, key parameters influencing strainburst occurrence and severity are defined and highlighted. The distance to a lithological contact and the orientation of the drift are parameters that affect strainburst potential and severity at LaRonde. The analysed bursts were seismically triggered or self-initiated. The analysed seismic events generating strainbursts had a local magnitude of-0.7 ± 0.5 on average and were located between 3 and 58 meters from the damage. Finally, strainbursts mostly occur within five days after a development blast.
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    Integrated structural stability analysis for preliminary open pit design
    (ScienceDirect, 2009-11-26) Hadjigeorgiou, John; Grenon, Martin
    A design module has been developed for integrating slope stability analysis into the data management, ore reserve and pit optimisation processes of an open pit mine. The developed slope stability analysis tools were successfully implemented along the full projected pit model of a surface mine in Canada. Undertaken stability analyses included both kinematic and limit equilibrium stability analysis for bench and interramp design. The developed stability analysis modules employed geographical information systems (GIS) techniques to provide visualization tools and establish stability susceptibility zones along the pit. This approach facilitated the selection of acceptable slope design criteria for the pit. A case study was used to illustrate the developed methodology and tools. This approach led to an improved design for the optimised 3D pit configuration and can facilitate communication between the mine planning and geotechnical groups. This can contribute to a better understanding of the economic impact of the different slope and pit design scenarios. Given that open pit design is an iterative process, the opportunity of having design tools that can readily accommodate the use of updated data and explore different options provide tangible economic benefits.
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    Tsunami generation by potential, partially submerged rockslides in an abandoned open-pit mine : the case of Black Lake, Quebec, Canada
    (Conseil national de recherches du Canada, 2018-03-12) Leblanc, Jonathan; Locat, Ariane; Grenon, Martin; Harbitz, Carl B.; Locat, Jacques; Løvholt, Finn; Turmel, Dominique; Kim, Jihwan
    The Black Lake rockslide is located on the east wall of an open-pit mine initially operated by LAB Chrysotile near Thetford Mines, Quebec. Movements were observed in July 2012 when a volume of 2.0 × 107 m3 was mobilized, destroying a large portion of Highway 112. Mining operations ceased in 2012, causing the complete shutdown of the pumping system whose goal was to prevent the rise of water level in the pit. As the water level increases in the pit, it is essential to determine the potential of tsunami generation by possible partially submerged rockslides and to understand the potential impacts. A series of possible scenarios have been analysed with regard to velocity and acceleration of the potential rockslide as well as the corresponding wave generation and inundation. Results from the simulation show that when the factor of safety of the global slope is less than unity, inundation would not reach the potentially vulnerable infrastructures. Maximum wave height will vary as a function of the filling of the lake, and the lower wave height relative to water depth will happen when the lake is completely filled.
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    Stability analysis of the 19A ore pass at Brunswick Mine using a two-stage numerical modeling approach
    (Springer, 2013-01-24) Esmaieli, Kamran; Hadjigeorgiou, John; Grenon, Martin
    The longevity of ore pass systems is an important consideration in underground mines. This is controlled to a degree by the structural stability of an ore pass which can be compromised by changes in the stress regime and the degree of fracturing of the rock mass. A failure mechanism specific to ore pass systems is damage on the ore pass wall by impact load or wear by material flow. Structural, stress and material flow-induced failure mechanisms interact with severe repercussions, although in most cases one mechanism is more dominant. This paper aims to provide a better understanding of the interaction of ore pass failure mechanisms in an operating mine. This can provide an aid in the design of ore pass systems. A two-stage numerical approach was used for the back analysis of an ore pass at Brunswick mine in Canada. The first stage in the analysis relied on a 3D boundary element analysis to define the stress regime in the vicinity of the ore pass. The second stage used a synthetic rock mass (SRM) model, constructed from a discrete fracture network, generated from quantitative rock mass field data. The fracture network geometry was introduced into a bonded particle model, in a particle flow code (PFC). Subsequently, the ore pass was excavated within the SRM model. A stability analysis quantified the extent of rock mass failure around the ore pass due to the interaction of pre-existing fractures and the failure of the intact rock bridges between these fractures. The resulting asymmetric failure patterns along the length of the ore pass were controlled to a large degree by the in situ fractures. The influence of particle flow impact was integrated into the model by projecting a discrete rock fragment against the ore pass walls represented by the SRM model. The numerical results illustrated that material impact on ore pass walls resulted in localized damage and accelerated the stress-induced failure.
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    Applications of fracture system models (FSM) in mining and civil rock engineering design
    (Taylor & Francis, 2012-01-18) Hadjigeorgiou, John; Grenon, Martin
    Engineering design in rock must, implicitly or explicitly, take into consideration the influence of small and large scale geological fractures. The complexity of a jointed rock mass is best captured using 3D fracture system model based on quality field data. In this article, we describe on-going work in developing and implementing fracture system models (FSM) to solve three engineering problems using the developed stochastic fracture modelling tool, Fracture-SG. The first case study uses field data from 53 mine sites to demonstrate the advantages of using FSM, as compared to empirical classification indices to quantify the structural complexity of a rock mass. The second case describes the determination of a structural representative elemental volume (REV) along a rock slope, and the third case study describes the use of FSM as an integral part of the stability analysis of a slope subject to structural failures.
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    Discrete fracture network based drift stability at the Éléonore mine
    (The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, 2016-07-05) Hadjigeorgiou, John; Grenon, Martin; Landry, Alex; Lajoie, Pierre-Luc
    Photogrammetry tools were used to characterise the rock mass structural regime at selected mining drifts at the Éléonore underground mine in Canada. This information was used to provide the input data for generating a series of discrete fracture networks (DFN) models. The generated DFN models were subsequently used to investigate the creation of rock wedges along the drifts that may impact the stability of the excavations. The impact of the choice of employed DFN model on the analysis was investigated with reference to the stability of excavations. A series of parametric analyses demonstrated the sensitivity of the model to variations in the properties of the structural regime. The benefits of using stochastic modelling to capture the inherent variability are reviewed.
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    Analysis of a large rock slope failure on the east wall of the LAB Chrysotile Mine in Canada: back analysis, Impact of water infilling and mining activity
    (Springer, 2016-10-24) Caudal, Philippe; Amoushahi, Sina; Grenon, Martin; Locat, Jacques; Turmel, Dominique
    A major mining slope failure occurred in July 2012 on the East wall of the LAB Chrysotile mine in Canada. The major consequence of this failure was the loss of the local highway (Road 112), the main commercial link between the region and the Northeast USA. LiDAR scanning and subsequent analyses were performed and enabled quantifying the geometry and kinematics of the failure area. Using this information, this paper presents the back analysis of the July 2012 failure. The analyses are performed using deterministic and probabilistic limit equilibrium analysis and finite-element shear strength reduction analysis modelling. The impact of pit water infilling on the slope stability is investigated. The impact of the mining activity in 2011 in the lower part of the slope is also investigated through a parametric analysis.
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    Quantifying the impact of small variations in fracture geometric characteristics on peak rock mass properties at a mining project using a coupled DFN–DEM approach
    (Elsevier, 2014-03-03) Kapinga Kalala, Iris; Grenon, Martin; Bruneau, Geneviève.
    Using field data from Agnico-Eagle’s Meliadine gold project located in Nunavut Territory in northern Canada, a coupled DFN–DEM approach was used to evaluate the rock mass mechanical properties at REV. Variability in the structural data gathered on site and the variability associated with the stochastic modeling process have an impact on discrete fracture model (DFN) properties. Through a sensitivity analysis, this paper assesses the influence of a variation in the DFN model input parameters’ values on the rock mass peak properties – uniaxial compressive strength, Young modulus and Poisson ratio. The results not only highlight the possibilities associated with DFN–DEM modeling in characterizing rock mass properties at the engineering scale, they also provide a systematic way to assess the critical structural parameters controlling the rock mass properties.