Title
Empirical and Numerical Finite-Element-Based Model to Improve Narrow Vein Mine Design in Peruvian Mining
Date Issued
28 February 2020
Access level
open access
Resource Type
conference paper
Author(s)
Publisher(s)
Institute of Physics Publishing
Abstract
This paper proposes a numerical finite-element-based model aimed at optimizing narrow-vein stope stability. This model combines empirical and numerical methods to develop a sequence, which may determine an acceptable stope safety factor. A stope stability analysis was conducted through the Mathews stability graph method, which requires two factors: the hydraulic radius (HR) and stability number (N'). The Mathews stability graph method is used to assess the stability of an underground design. Variations in stope dimensions are estimated by changing the HR and Factor A within the N', which is determined through numerical methods. The results of the numerical simulation indicate that the HR increases with an increase in stope dimensions, while Factor A maintains an inverse relationship with the maximum stress induced on the excavation walls. This document demonstrates the potential of combining empirical and numerical methods in stope design optimization, especially when developed in small narrow vein mines.
Volume
758
Issue
1
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Minería, Procesamiento de minerales
Ingeniería de producción
Ciencias de la computación
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85082108713
Source
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
ISSN of the container
17578981
Conference
2019 7th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Civil Engineering, ICMEMSCE 2019 Sanya 17 December 2019through 18 December 2019
Sources of information:
Directorio de Producción Científica
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