27.10.2014 Views

title of the thesis - Department of Geology - Queen's University

title of the thesis - Department of Geology - Queen's University

title of the thesis - Department of Geology - Queen's University

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

for <strong>the</strong> calculation <strong>of</strong> seismic event parameters, which will aid in characterizing large events in<br />

<strong>the</strong> Creighton Deep.<br />

<br />

Mine personnel should recognize <strong>the</strong> role <strong>of</strong> faults in influencing <strong>the</strong> flow <strong>of</strong> stress when<br />

monitoring established levels.<br />

<br />

Three-dimensional models are recommended in order to gain insight into stress migration<br />

from sources external to <strong>the</strong> 7400 Level. The 461 Orebody and Plum Orebody seem to have<br />

an effect on stress distribution and have a large impact on seismicity in Cluster 1.<br />

<br />

Lastly, diligent structural mapping and shear characterization is highly recommended to<br />

fur<strong>the</strong>r develop and refine <strong>the</strong> existing structural model. Knowledge <strong>of</strong> geological<br />

environment is essential to understand <strong>the</strong> response <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> rock mass to mining. It is<br />

recommended that structures encountered during excavation be thoroughly described and<br />

documented before applying shotcrete or support that inhibits future analysis. Descriptions<br />

should include dimensions <strong>of</strong> high strain zones and damage zones as well as incidences <strong>of</strong><br />

fault gauge, slickenlines, brittle failure and brittle kinematic indicators.<br />

110

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!