This practical guide offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles and applications of geotechnical engineering in mining. It combines academic rigor with real-world insight to bridge the gap between theory and practice to enable the design of safe, efficient, and sustainable mines.
Structured to provide a clear and systematic understanding of mining geotechnical engineering, this book covers a broad range of topics, including rock mechanics principles; rock mass classification and characterization; stability of open pit slopes, waste containment facilities, and underground pillars; ground control using pillars, rock bolts, and shotcrete; and mining-induced surface subsidence. Rich with practical examples, detailed case studies, and chapter-based reference lists, this book encourages readers to explore each topic in depth. Study questions at the end of every chapter reinforce key concepts and support active learning, equipping readers with the essential analytical tools and engineering judgment and making this an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to master the geotechnical foundations of modern mining practice.
By integrating fundamental theory with empirical, analytical, and numerical approaches – alongside practical design procedures and field applications – Mining Geotechnical Engineering serves as both a valuable reference for practicing professionals and a comprehensive textbook for students in mining, geotechnical, and civil engineering.
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction 2. Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics 3. Rock Mass Classification Systems 4. Stability Analysis of Open Pit Slopes 5. Stability Analysis of Mine Waste Dumps 6. Stability Analysis of Tailings Storage Facilities 7. Stability and Performance Analysis of Stopes 8. Ground Support with Pillars 9. Ground Support with Rock Bolts 10. Ground Support with Shotcretes 11. Surface Subsidence Induced by Underground Mining 12. Conclusion. Appendix: Answers to Selected Chapter Questions Index
About the Author :
Greg G. You is a Senior Lecturer in Mining Engineering at Federation University, Victoria, Australia. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Wuhan Institute of Chemical Technology in 1987, master’s degree from Wuhan Institute of Steel and Iron Technology in 1990, and his PhD from Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, in 2003. He has over 16 years’ combined leadership as the Program Coordinator of Mining Engineering at Federation University Australia and as the Technical Manager of Asia/Pacific Region at GSE Lining Technology Co. Ltd.. He is also the author of Mining Project Value Optimization, reflecting his expertise in mining project evaluation, planning, scheduling, and optimization.
