Advanced Geomechanics

Experienced Australian Consultants Available

• Developing and implementing geotechnical data acquisition programmes
• Analysis and interpretation of ground conditions
• Mining method selection
• Ground support design for high-stress and seismic conditions
• Caveability and fragmentation analysis
• Optimising mine layouts and extraction sequences from a geotechnical perspective
• Numerical modelling using MAP3D, FLAC3D, 3DEC, PLAXIS and ABAQUS
• Modelling alternate draw strategies in SLC and block caving mines using CaveSim
• Developing and reviewing ground control and seismic hazard management plans
• Instrumentation and stress measurement programmes
• Seismic monitoring, ranging from the lease of portable seismic systems to full analysis and review of seismic databases
• Longwall support modelling
• Longwall monitoring
• Open pit design and slope stability analysis
• Operational support and mentoring
• Audits and reviews