Describes the basic concepts used in the design of impoundments, including a number of site-specific variables of concern. Report also discusses tailings embankment and stability and briefly discusses water management in tailings impoundments. Includes a case study on a lined tailings impoundment. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Managing the Risks of Tailings Disposal , Stockholm, Sweden, May 22-23, 1997. Proceedings of a course, New Delhi, 16-20 August 1993.
Tailings dams are very susceptible to earthquake damage.
This brochure, in French and English, explores the reasons for these failures and puts forth solutions for strengthening current dams and building more stable dams.