| DOI | Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.1139/cjes-2017-0186 |
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| Author | Search for: Hui, Shiqiang (Rob)1; Search for: Charlebois, Lawrence2; Search for: Sun, Colin1 |
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| Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada. Energy, Mining and Environment
- National Research Council of Canada. Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering
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| Format | Text, Article |
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| Subject | tailings; dam failure; mine safety; monitoring systems; instrumentation; public safety; rupture de digue; sécurité des mines; systèmes de surveillance; instrumentation; sécurité publique |
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| Abstract | Public awareness of tailings dam failures is increasing in the wake of incidents in Canada and abroad. The present work establishes the current state of practice in mine tailings dam monitoring and provides a summary of the current technical and operational gaps identified through industry and stakeholder engagement. These gaps may be addressed with currently available technologies supplied by commercial instrumentation manufacturers; however, the assumed costs and lack of regulatory demand may serve as barriers to adoption. An integrated approach and diverse suite of technologies is needed to address issues of dam stability, worker and public safety, and environmental protection. Technological applications and limitations are described and design requirements are proposed for an integrated, real-time monitoring system. Socio-economic impacts and loss reduction benefits are considered and the need for industry and regulator participation is emphasized. |
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| Publication date | 2018-03 |
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| Publisher | Canadian Science Publishing |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | Yes |
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| NPARC number | 23003927 |
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| Export citation | Export as RIS |
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| Report a correction | Report a correction (opens in a new tab) |
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| Record identifier | a64920ca-8214-48d7-92a7-1792b61ba121 |
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| Record created | 2018-08-23 |
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| Record modified | 2020-03-16 |
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