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D.2 Discussion <strong>of</strong> Phase 2 Models<br />

Elastic and plastic models were created using <strong>the</strong> finite element method in Phase 2 (Rocscience,<br />

2005) to model <strong>the</strong> stress distribution resulting from geological structure and mining geometry on<br />

<strong>the</strong> 7200, 7400 and 7530 Levels. The modelling approach and results are discussed in this<br />

appendix. A comparison <strong>of</strong> results from Phase 2 and UDEC for <strong>the</strong> 7400 Level is also presented.<br />

D.2.1 Model Constituents<br />

Like UDEC models presented in Chapter 4, model geometry constructed in Phase 2 consists <strong>of</strong>:<br />

a) <strong>the</strong> model medium, whose geomechanical properties are modelled after footwall rocks in<br />

<strong>the</strong> Creighton Deep. Property values are taken or derived from values provided by<br />

Coulson (1996) for footwall rocks. Rock mass failure is governed by Mohr-Coulomb<br />

criteria (cohesion and friction). Values used in Phase 2 models are <strong>the</strong> same values used<br />

in UDEC models discussed in Chapter 4.<br />

b) pervasive joints that represent shear zones. Failure along <strong>the</strong>se features is also governed<br />

by Mohr-Coulomb criteria. Like models created in UDEC, discontinuities in Phase 2<br />

models assume lateral continuity <strong>of</strong> shear zones, far beyond <strong>the</strong> excavation.<br />

c) <strong>the</strong> main excavation that was modelled after level plans provided by Vale Inco. This<br />

comprises stopes and sills in <strong>the</strong> 400 Orebody.<br />

Model constituents are shown in Figure D16.<br />

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