Rock Mechanics

CMT’s geotechnical engineers are professional users of globally proven software packages, such as Leapfrog, Micromine, Dips, Slide, Midas, tNavigator
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  • Geotechnical logging of oriented core
  • Sample collection to determine mechanical properties of rock mass
  • Geotechnical and structural logging of pit benches and underground workings
  • Field investigations to determine rock strength properties using a Shmidt hammer and a pin loading device
  • Open pit drone surveys
  • Sirovision surveys
  • Core logging supervision and quality control
  • Quality control of laboratory testing of rock mass mechanical properties
  • Planning and preparation of field investigation programs for various stages of deposit development (Scoping Study, PFS, FS, Operations), depending on the mining method (open pit or underground)
  • Training in core logging and mine mapping
  • Core photograph logging using specialized software
  • Development of geotechnical monitoring programs
  • Prism and radar monitoring analysis
  • Set-up of radar monitoring
  • Justification of critical displacement criteria
  • Database analysis
  • Structural domaining
  • Analysis of rock mass mechanical properties
  • Development of litho-structural models using Leapfrog and Micromine software
  • Development of instructions and training in model updating
  • Rock mass rating classification using various methods
  • Using various methods of geotechnical rating interpolation
  • Block model validation
  • Development of geotechnical block models using Leapfrog and Micromine software
  • Model verification
  • Development of instructions and training in model updating
  • 2D slope stability analysis for open pits and waste dumps (Slide2, RS2)
  • 3D slope stability analysis using a finite elements method (Midas GT NX, RS3)
  • Kinematic analysis (Dips)
  • Deterministic and probabilistic slope stability analysis (Slide2, RocPlane, RocToplle, Swedge,SBlock)
  • Back analysis
  • Bench-berm design
  • Macroblock analysis
  • Pit domaining based on bench-berm parameters
  • Using international and Russian analysis methods, adaptation of western approaches to the Russian standards
  • Justification and selection of mining methods based on geotechnical criteria to minimize risks and mining losses
  • Optimization of mining method design parameters: stopes, pillars and mine workings
  • Design of mine support systems and development of ground control recommendations
  • Numerical modeling of stress-strain state of rocks and forecast of stress concentration zones during mining operations using RS2, RS3, Examine2D and EX3 software packages
  • Kinematic stability analysis and assessment of the structural block failure probability using Unwedge and RocTunnel3 software packages
  • Geotechnical justification of backfilling operations and design of backfill material parameters
  • Development of rock mass depressurization and rock bump prevention measures
  • Preparation of regulatory and technical documentation, including development of GCMP, monitoring procedures and TARP
  • Analysis of core logging results (Dips)
  • Rock mass rating classification using various methods
  • Audit of numerical geotechnical models and stability analysis
  • Geotechnical audit of ore and coal deposits
  • Preparation of technical reports in compliance with international standards (Scoping Study, PFS, FS, CPR, JORC) for deposits mined by open-pit and underground methods
  • Geotechnical due diligence as part of investment projects
  • Geotechnical risk assessment
  • Development of corporate standards and reports related to GCMP (Ground Control Management Plan)
  • Geotechnical core logging
  • Basic training course in open pit and underground mining geotechnics
  • Requirements and approach to the development of geotechnical sections of Scoping Study, PFS and FS reports
  • Basic training course in slope stability analysis using Slide software
  • Optional training courses in Mining Geotechnics for MGRI students (since 2020)