Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Kestabilan lereng dapat dipantau, antara lain dengan mengamati perubahan dimensi kekar atau pergerakan (displacement) muka lereng. Hal ini dilakukan untuk memutuskan tindakan pencegahan yang dapat dilakukan.

Dalam upaya menjaga stabilitas lereng tambang, beberapa aspek perlu diperhatikan, antara lain data geoteknik, desain lereng dan optimasi geometri, penanggulangan kelongsoran, dan evakuasi.

Different types of slope failure are associated with different geological structures and it is important that the slope designer be able to recognize potential stability problems during the early stages of a project.

Shear force takes place along either a discrete sliding surface, or within a zone, behind the face. If the shear force (displacing force) is greater than the shear strength of the rock (resisting force) on this surface, then the slope will be unstable.

Rock mass classifications form the backbone of the empirical design approach and are widely employed in rock engineering. Engineering rock mass classifications have recently been quite popular and are used in feasibility designs. When used correctly, a rock mass classification can be a powerful tool in these designs.

Rock mass structure and characterisation - In situ and induced stress - Rock mass properties