Tailings storage facilities (TSFs) in Chile are now built using the downstream method of construction, an approach that was triggered by the failure of a number of upstream constructed facilities during or immediately after large seismic events. In Australia, the...
An analysis of the dynamic variability cone resistance parameter (qd) is shown, which is obtained from the variable energy dynamic lightweight penetrometer test (Panda 2 ®). The assessment variability was estimated using classic statistical tools. Estimations were...
The paper presents their 10 years of experience on the use of Panda® penetrometer to assess the stability of Chilean’s tailings dams. The authors report around 40 cases of mechanical instability from tailing dams in Chile, which were mainly due to liquefaction,...
In Chile, sand tailings dams represent the most common deposits of mining residues. These structures present a potential risk in terms of mechanical instability due to their potential susceptibility to seismic liquefaction. In order to manage these risks, it is...
