Rock Mechanics

• 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
• 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

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• 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)
• 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 of an optimal mining method
• Mine stability analysis
• Ground support estimation
• Sizing of safety and operational pillars
• Numerical modelling of production processes using specialized software

• 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)