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Mining Publication: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Geotechnical Instrumentation
Keywords: Geology Slope design
This page is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated.
Original creation date: July 2001
Authors: JM Girard, EL McHugh
Book Chapter - July 2001
Download PDF Document (0.47 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20021315
Rock Mechanics in the National Interest. Vol. I, Lisse, Netherlands: A. A. Balkema, 2001 Jul; 1:445-450
This paper discusses the results of two recent case studies in which high-tech prototype instruments were used. The first case study describes the results of a ground-based hyperspectral imaging tool used to map the geology of an open-pit mine highwall. The second case study outlines the use of interferometric synthetic aperture radar and how this type of radar can be used in a variety of geotechnical situations. These case studies are part of an on-going research project at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) Spokane Research Laboratory. The project objective is to implement engineering controls and design methods in order to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities associated with slope failures at mining operations. Project personnel are hopeful that these new developments in technology will lead to better geotechnical monitoring and design in slope stability and other important areas of rock mechanics.
Image of publication Emerging Technologies and the Future of Geotechnical InstrumentationBook Chapter - July 2001
Download PDF Document (0.47 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20021315
Rock Mechanics in the National Interest. Vol. I, Lisse, Netherlands: A. A. Balkema, 2001 Jul; 1:445-450
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Page last reviewed: November 16, 2015
Page last updated: November 16, 2015
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