Mine reclamation and waste dump stability

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Author
Burnley, Ruby Breese
Advisor
Watters, Robert
Date
1993
Type
Thesis
Department
Geological Sciences & Engineering
Degree Level
Master's Degree
Degree Name
Geological Engineering
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Abstract
Four waste dumps in Nevada are examined to determine the geotechnical properties of unreclaimed mine waste dumps in Nevada, to assess waste dump stability, and to analyze the results of the stability analyses in light of existing reclamation regulations.
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http://hdl.handle.net/11714/1164
Subject
geology
engineering
mining
waste dumps
Candelaria Mine
Bald Mountain Mine
geotechnical
reclamation
direct shear testing
slope stability
XSTABL
tension cracks
 
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