SLOPE STABILITY MONITORING slip surfaces that intersect the faults . Analysis with SLOPE3D can demonstrate that the factor of safety dropped below an acceptable value when both faults were engaged . More importantly , the quick computation times and easy set-up allowed the engineer to explore the location of the critical slip surface for various scenarios and strength properties .”
Slope stability analysis is also an important aspect of tailings dam management and risk assessment . Three-dimensional effects may be important considerations for convex or concave dam geometries , or when material anisotropy and complex pore-water pressures are present at the site . A potential breach location can be identified and used to guide stakeholders to make preventative interventions if the probability of failure is deemed too high .
On the actual market , Neethling said : SLOPE3D ’ s release to market has been well received , with one customer saying : “ So far , I ’ m really enjoying SLOPE3D ; we used it for several models , with consistent results in both two-and three-dimensional analyses . The use is intuitive , and we like the interoperability with Leapfrog allowing us to do our analysis in the context of the geological model .”
IDS GeoRadar - next generation data and radars
IDS GeoRadar , part of Hexagon , offers a comprehensive portfolio for slope stability monitoring ; its next generation radars and innovative software portfolio solutions enable a broad spectrum of applications - from slope stability monitoring , rockfall hazard mitigation , tailing dams monitoring , waste dumps , and excavations , to structural monitoring of plants and other infrastructure around the mines – and its global 24 / 7 Remote Monitoring Services offer clients a real-time around the clock data monitoring support in the early detection of slope instability hazards through a broad suite of advanced services performed by professionals in its monitoring centres around the world . With the goal of maximising the power of radar data , IDS GeoRadar told IM that it constantly introduces innovative software tools that are key for the safety and productivity of monitoring operations : Guardian SMV , Hi-Sense , Ai . DA and new statistical capabilities for RockSpot to mention a few .
IDS GeoRadar says its latest solutions are tailored to the mining industry ’ s needs on reliable , clean and easier to interpret monitoring data . The new Guardian SMV is the first
RockSpot is an innovative radar system able to locate , track and notify on rockfall
processing algorithm specifically developed for the detection of very slow displacements (< 10 mm / month ) in low vegetated environments , such as tailings dams . Setting a revolutionary approach to radar monitoring of low vegetated slopes , this innovative algorithm , for Guardian Slow Movement Analysis software , the company says is the result of a fruitful collaboration with important market players of the mining industry .
“ We have worked closely with our partners / customers , starting from their need of clean radar data , to extend Guardian ’ s low-end range of measurable velocity to low vegetated scenarios ,” says Francesco Coppi , Director of Monitoring Radar Product Management at IDS GeoRadar . “ Thanks to an impressive low-end