Effect of waste rock inclusions on the seismic stability of an upstream raised tailings impoundment: A numerical investigation

© 2015, National Research Council of Canada. All rights reserved. Over the years, seismic activity has been a relatively common cause of tailings impoundment failure. The flow of liquefied tailings from such ruptures can result in very severe consequences, including loss of life and environmental da...

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Main Authors: Ferdosi, Behnam, James, M., Aubertin, M.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/24326