The geologically neutral term bimrocks (block-in-matrix rocks) includes melanges, fault rocks, lahars, weathered rocks and other geologically complex mixtures of strong rock blocks embedded within weaker matrix rocks. Bimrocks have mechanical contrast between ...

The Oyu Tolgoi porphyry gold and copper project is located in the south Gobi region of Mongolia. The Ivanhoe Mines project has the potential to become a long-life copper and gold producer that could rank among the largest in the world. The development of the ...

The proposed approach combines geomechanical characterization, with the results of in situ testing, and back analysis. Especially for in situ testing, a new method is developed for obtaining in an efficient and economic manner specimens of weak rocks. The ...

<p>A continuous observation during construction always has been an important element of geotechnical engineering for minimizing risks. The reasons are the uncertainties in the geological and geotechnical models, as well as the limited capability to sufficiently ...