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Probability distributions of geotechnical properties for heterogeneous lignite mine spoils
During surface coal mining, large amounts of overburden waste materials, known as spoils, are excavated and dumped, creating massive heaps. The sustainable management of these areas is a global priority, but a comprehensive geotechnical characterization has not yet been achieved due to limited research on the spoils’ geotechnical properties. This study conducts an advanced statistical analysis of lignite mine spoil materials from a large heap in Greece to determine suitable probability distributions. Five distributions - normal, lognormal, Weibull (2 and 3 parameters), and Gamma - were evaluated, considering the high variability of spoil material properties. The lognormal and Weibull distributions were found to best fit most geotechnical parameters, except for cohesion, which showed an uncommon distribution. In some cases, the normal distribution can be used for a simplified analysis. The findings can guide the analysis of spoil materials, as advanced numerical and stochastic methods are essential for robust geotechnical design.
Probability distributions of geotechnical properties for heterogeneous lignite mine spoils
During surface coal mining, large amounts of overburden waste materials, known as spoils, are excavated and dumped, creating massive heaps. The sustainable management of these areas is a global priority, but a comprehensive geotechnical characterization has not yet been achieved due to limited research on the spoils’ geotechnical properties. This study conducts an advanced statistical analysis of lignite mine spoil materials from a large heap in Greece to determine suitable probability distributions. Five distributions - normal, lognormal, Weibull (2 and 3 parameters), and Gamma - were evaluated, considering the high variability of spoil material properties. The lognormal and Weibull distributions were found to best fit most geotechnical parameters, except for cohesion, which showed an uncommon distribution. In some cases, the normal distribution can be used for a simplified analysis. The findings can guide the analysis of spoil materials, as advanced numerical and stochastic methods are essential for robust geotechnical design.
Probability distributions of geotechnical properties for heterogeneous lignite mine spoils
Theocharis, Alexandros I. (author) / Zevgolis, Ioannis E. (author) / Roumpos, C. (author) / Koukouzas, Nikolaos C. (author)
International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering ; 18 ; 528-536
2024-05-27
9 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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