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SUPPORT DESIGN USING PROBABILISTIC KEYBLOCK METHODS (2008)

Support design for jointed rock masses can be approached in several ways. When designing support systems for these conditions, the potential block sizes and likelihood of occurrence should be considered. This paper outlines an approach whereby probabilistic keyblock modelling using JBlock was conducted to determine potential block sizes. This was then followed by conventional deterministic Unwedge analysis using the JBlock information to determine the block size scaling factors. Cases studies at two mines are presented demonstrating this approach.
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Newmont Asia Pacific
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