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Study on the Geological Condition Analysis and Grade Division of High Altitude and Cold Stope Slope

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  • Ruichong Zhang

    (School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China)

  • Shiwei Wu

    (School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China)

  • Chenyu Xie

    (School of Environment and Resources, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China)

  • Qingfa Chen

    (School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China)

Abstract

Analysis of the geological conditions of high-altitude and low-temperature stope slopes and the study of grade division are the basis for the evaluation of slope stability. Based on the engineering background of the eastern slope of the Preparatory iron mine in Hejing County, Xinjiang, we comprehensively analyse and summarize the factors that affect the geological conditions of high-altitude and cold slopes and finally determine nine geological conditions that affect the index parameters. Based on a back-propagation (BP) neural network algorithm, we establish an applicable network model to analyse the geological conditions of slopes in cold areas. The model is applied to the eastern slope to analyse and classify the geological conditions of the high-altitude and low-temperature slopes. The research results show that the skarn rock layer in the eastern slope is in a stable state and not prone to landslides, and its corresponding geological condition is Grade I; meanwhile, the monzonite porphyry rock layer is in a relatively stable state, with a potential for landslides and a corresponding geological condition Grade II. The marble rock layer is in a generally stable state, there is the possibility of landslide accidents, and the corresponding geological condition level is Grade III. The limestone rock layer is in an unstable state and prone to landslide accidents, it has a corresponding geology condition Grade IV. Therefore, the eastern slope can be divided into different geological condition regions: Zone I, Zone II, Zone III, and Zone IV, and the corresponding geological condition levels for these are Grade I, Grade II, Grade III, and Grade IV. These results may provide a basis for the stability evaluation of high altitudes and cold slopes.

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  • Ruichong Zhang & Shiwei Wu & Chenyu Xie & Qingfa Chen, 2021. "Study on the Geological Condition Analysis and Grade Division of High Altitude and Cold Stope Slope," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(22), pages 1-18, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:22:p:12464-:d:676984
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    1. Ruichong Zhang & Shiwei Wu & Chengyu Xie & Qingfa Chen, 2022. "Risk Monitoring Level of Stope Slopes and Landslides in High-Altitude and Cold Mines," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(13), pages 1-12, June.

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