Site Grading and Impoundment Design

3D Solid Site Grading Model

Development of detailed 3D models to represent the site grading, ensuring optimal drainage and structural integrity.

Benching, Stripping, and Excavation Design

Design of excavation phases, including benching, stripping of overburden, and optimal excavation methods to maintain safety and efficiency.

Impoundment Road Design

Detailed design of access roads for the impoundment, ensuring durability and accessibility under various operational conditions.

Excavation Stability Analysis and Design (Kinematic/Limit Equilibrium)

Evaluation of slope stability through kinematic and limit equilibrium analyses to ensure excavation safety and long-term stability.

Impoundment Freeboard Calculation

Calculating the freeboard to ensure the impoundment has sufficient capacity for operational water and potential stormwater events.

Tailings Consolidation Analysis and Capacity Calculations

Analyzing tailings consolidation under large strains to ensure adequate impoundment capacity and long-term stability.

Embankment Design

Dam Classification and Design Standards

Classification of the dam according to regulatory standards and the design of the embankment to meet safety and operational requirements.

Stripping and Foundation Excavation Design

Design of foundation stripping and excavation to prepare the site for embankment construction.

Zoning and Filter Design

Zoning of materials within the embankment and the design of filter systems to prevent internal erosion and maintain stability.

Static/Pseudo-Static Slope Stability Analysis (2D)

Conducting 2D slope stability analyses under both static and pseudo-static (seismic) conditions to ensure embankment safety.

Seismic Hazard Assessment

Comprehensive assessment of seismic risks to the TSF, ensuring design resilience in the event of an earthquake.

Deformation Analysis (2D)

2D analysis of potential embankment deformation under loading conditions to ensure long-term stability.

Dynamic Analysis

Dynamic analysis of the embankment to assess its performance under seismic or other dynamic loading conditions.

Surface Water Management Design

Sediment Trap Structures Design

Design of structures to trap sediment and prevent it from entering downstream watercourses, ensuring environmental compliance.

Perimeter Channels Design

Design of channels around the perimeter of the TSF to manage surface water runoff and prevent erosion.

Chute and Energy Dissipator Design

Design of chutes and energy dissipators to control water flow and minimize erosion at discharge points.

Underdrain System Design

Design of underdrain systems to manage seepage and enhance the structural stability of the TSF.

Liner System Design

Composite Liner System Design

Design of composite liners to minimize seepage and protect groundwater from contamination.

Anchor Design

Design of anchor systems to secure liners in place, ensuring durability under varying load conditions.

Overdrain System Design

Overdrain Collection System Design

Design of systems to collect excess water from the top of the TSF, preventing water accumulation.

Overdrain Sump Design

Design of sumps to collect and store water drained from the overdrain system.

TSF Water Balance and Impoundment Freeboard Calculation

Comprehensive calculation of the water balance and freeboard to ensure the TSF can accommodate both operational water and stormwater.

TSF Deposition Model

Development of a deposition model to optimize tailings placement, ensuring even distribution and maximizing impoundment capacity.

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