| Author | Somchai Aursirisuk |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GT-84-33 |
| Subject(s) | Rock slopes--Thailand--Mae Moh
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study was performed at the Mae Moh Lignite mine, Lampang Province, Thailand. The study area is located at mine grid w10 to w17 and N33 to N40. the study concentrated primarily on the stability of slopes potentially failing along discontinuities, and to a lesses extent on the strength properties of intact rock. The methodology of study consists of the following: (i) collecting geological, geotechnical and hydrological information: (ii) field mapping and joint set survey to verify the rock sequence and all the joint set parameter; (iii) kinematic stability assessment and determination of potential failure mode; (iv) laboratory testing to determine shear strength parameters along bedding plane and instantaneous parameters along bedding plane and instantaneous together with time-dependent shear strength of intact blockly claystone ; (v) analysis of slope stability and recommendation of optimum slope geometry. It was concluded that only the east side slope is under unfavorable conditions at present and therefore slope failure may occur especially after heavy rain storm. Water plays an important role in reducing the stability of slopes by increasing driving force and as a lubricant along sliding surfaces. Remedial measures should be taken bedding plane. Alternatively, installation of drain holes should be carried out to reduce the effect of water. |
| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Rantucci, Giovanni |
| Examination Committee(s) | Prinya Nutalaya ;Whiteley, R.J. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The German academic Exchange service (DAAD) Federal Republic of Germany; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1985 |