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Research Article

Stability analysis of a deep and large open pit based on fine geological modeling and large-scale parallel computing: a case study of Fushun West Open-pit Mine

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Article: 2266663 | Received 08 Aug 2023, Accepted 29 Sep 2023, Published online: 09 Oct 2023

Figures & data

Figure 1. The overview of the Fushun West Open-pit Mine.

Figure 1. The overview of the Fushun West Open-pit Mine.

Figure 2. Engineering geological map of the Fushun West Open-pit Mine.

Figure 2. Engineering geological map of the Fushun West Open-pit Mine.

Figure 3. Identification of unloading zones and subsurface structures by GPR.

Figure 3. Identification of unloading zones and subsurface structures by GPR.

Figure 4. Identification of unloading zones by RQD value and water injection Test.

Figure 4. Identification of unloading zones by RQD value and water injection Test.

Figure 5. Fine geological modeling. (a) UAV tilt photography. (b) DTM model. (c) Reference control profiles (spacing 50 m). (d) Overview of the geological model.

Figure 5. Fine geological modeling. (a) UAV tilt photography. (b) DTM model. (c) Reference control profiles (spacing 50 m). (d) Overview of the geological model.

Figure 6. High precision tetrahedral mesh of the Fushun West Open-pit Mine. (a)Overview of the mesh model. (b) Details of the refined mesh.

Figure 6. High precision tetrahedral mesh of the Fushun West Open-pit Mine. (a)Overview of the mesh model. (b) Details of the refined mesh.

Table 1. Physical and mechanical parameters used in this study.

Figure 7. Simulation results of excavation. (a)Y-directional displacement. (b) Changes in von Mises stress caused by excavation.

Figure 7. Simulation results of excavation. (a)Y-directional displacement. (b) Changes in von Mises stress caused by excavation.

Figure 8. The evolution and spatial distribution of damaged elements at different SRF.

Figure 8. The evolution and spatial distribution of damaged elements at different SRF.

Figure 9. UAV tilt photography of landslides in the north slope of the Fushun West Open-pit Mine in Recent years.

Figure 9. UAV tilt photography of landslides in the north slope of the Fushun West Open-pit Mine in Recent years.

Figure 10. Annual vertical deformation rate of 2019. (a) Overall view. (b) East side of the north slope. (c) South slope.

Figure 10. Annual vertical deformation rate of 2019. (a) Overall view. (b) East side of the north slope. (c) South slope.

Figure 11. Overview of the backfilling scheme.

Figure 11. Overview of the backfilling scheme.

Figure 12. Backfilling scheme (profile of E1600).

Figure 12. Backfilling scheme (profile of E1600).

Figure 13. Comparison of the distribution of damaged elements before and after treatment when SRF = 1.1. (a) Current state slope. (b) Slope after backfill treatment.

Figure 13. Comparison of the distribution of damaged elements before and after treatment when SRF = 1.1. (a) Current state slope. (b) Slope after backfill treatment.

Data availability statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding authors, upon reasonable request.