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International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering
Published in: International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering 2/2015

01-06-2015 | Article of Professional Interest

Underground Mine Backfilling in Australia Using Paste Fills and Hydraulic Fills

Authors: Nagaratnam Sivakugan, Ryan Veenstra, Niroshan Naguleswaran

Published in: International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering | Issue 2/2015

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Abstract

Underground mine backfilling is a form of ground improvement that has to be carried out in the mine sites. The backfilling provides ground support and regional stability, thus facilitating ore removal from nearby regions. The large underground voids created by the ore removal are backfilled with the waste tailings in the form of paste fills, hydraulic fills, and others. The tailings are placed in the form of slurry that undergoes self-weight consolidation. A small dosage of binder is added to paste fill and cemented hydraulic fill to enhance strength. Considering the high cement cost, mines are using fly ash and slag to partially replace cement with blended cements. This paper gives a practical overview of underground mine backfilling in Australia using paste fills and hydraulic fills. The mining methods and different types of backfills are briefly discussed, with major focus on paste fills and hydraulic fills.
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Metadata
Title
Underground Mine Backfilling in Australia Using Paste Fills and Hydraulic Fills
Authors
Nagaratnam Sivakugan
Ryan Veenstra
Niroshan Naguleswaran
Publication date
01-06-2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 2199-9260
Electronic ISSN: 2199-9279
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-015-0020-8

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