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VERTICAL PIT DESIGN. The Koidu vertical pit mining project was characterized by a unique set of circumstances comprising political, social, geographical and administrative challenges. A highly detailed design process with large numbers of boreholes and multiple sets of laboratory tests, followed by of the required design work was not financially feasible, nor practically possible. The decision was made to base the design on the information already collected during the earlier open pit feasibility study, with an additional site visit to audit the core logs and give the designers a better feel for the geology of the country rock surrounding the pit. The design of the vertical pit excavation was carried out using various calculation approaches to ensure design integrity. The material parameters were obtained by back analysis of the existing highwall at the No. 1 Pipe, excavated during previous mining attempts, and using the ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ failure criteria based on the laboratory tests and core logs. The design calculations comprised limit equilibrium, 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional numerical modeling. The results obtained from each of these methods were ranked according to stability and a final design decision made. 3.1 ROCK MASS STRENGTHS – The design rock mass strengths were selected based on the back analysis of the existing highwall and the ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ failure criteria (▇▇▇▇ et al., 2002). In addition to the normal factors incorporated by the ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ failure criteria, the following factors were considered subjectively: • Additional confinement provided by the constrained geometry of the vertical pit sidewalls; • The small scale of the vertical pit in terms of cross-sectional area and height; and • Time related degradation of the rock mass strength through creep and strain softening. The final design parameters based on the above evaluation were: Material Cohesion (kPa) Friction Angle (°) Tensile Strength (kPa) Granite Rock Mass 800 41 70 Granite Joints 0 41 0 As these parameters included many subjective components that may have changed with time once mining commenced, these parameters were based on the following design assumptions: • Effective pit limit blasting; • Effective dewatering of the pit sidewalls; • Ongoing monitoring of the pit sidewalls to give warning of unacceptable sidewall displacement and possible sidewall collapse; • A maximum mining life of 3 years from start to completion to limit the time dependant changes in rock strength; • Vertical sidewalls or flatter,...
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  • Schematic Design See Section 2, Part 1, Article 2.1.4, Paragraph 2.1.4.2.

  • Schematic Design Phase 1.2.1 Based on the mutually agreed upon Program of Requirements, Amount Available for the Construction Contract and the Project Schedule, the Architect/Engineer shall prepare sufficient alternative approaches utilizing BIM for design and construction of the Project to satisfy Owner’s project requirements and shall, at completion of this phase, submit Schematic Design Documents derived from the model in accordance with the BIM Execution Plan, “Facility Design Guidelines” and any additional requirements set forth in Article 15. The Architect/Engineer shall review alternative approaches to design and construction for the Project as they are being modeled at intervals appropriate to the progress of the Project with the Owner and Construction Manager at the Project site or other location specified by the Owner within the State of Texas. The Architect/Engineer shall utilize the model(s) to support the review process during Schematic Design. The Architect/Engineer shall provide the Construction Manager with a compact disc containing documents and data files derived from the model to assist the Construction Manager in fulfilling its responsibilities to the Owner. 1.2.2 Architect/Engineer shall provide all services necessary to perform the services of this phase (preparation of model(s), relevant data, decision support model views and Schematic Design Documents) including, without limitation, unless otherwise approved by Owner, the preparation and prompt delivery of all items specified in the BIM Execution Plan and “Facility Design Guidelines”. 1.2.3 Architect/Engineer shall work closely with Owner in preparation of schematic drawings and shall specifically conform to Owner’s requirements regarding aesthetic design issues. 1.2.4 The Architect/Engineer shall review the Estimated Construction Cost prepared by the Construction Manager, and shall provide written comments. 1.2.5 Before proceeding into the Design Development Phase, the Architect/Engineer shall obtain Owner’s written acceptance of the Schematic Design documents and approval of the Architect/Engineer’s preliminary Estimated Construction Cost and schedule. 1.2.6 The Architect/Engineer shall participate in a final review of the Schematic Design Documents and model(s) with the Owner and Construction Manager at the Project site or other location specified by Owner in the State of Texas. Prior to the Owner’s approval of the Schematic Design Documents, the Architect/Engineer shall incorporate such changes as are necessary to satisfy the Owner’s review comments, any of which may be appealed for good cause.

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