Shear strength determination under isotropic condition of some mine tailings in the Philippines
Date of Publication
2011
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Specialization in Structural Engineering
Subject Categories
Civil Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Civil Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Mary Ann Q. Adajar
Defense Panel Chair
Jonathan R. Dungca
Defense Panel Member
Ronaldo S. Gallardo
Bernardo A. Lejano
Abstract/Summary
This study aims to apply the cam clay model to predict the behavior and at the same time determine the shear strength parameters of some selected mine tailings in the Philippines namely Negros Oriental copper mine tailings, Cavite concrete aggregate mine tailings and Davao gold mine tailings.
Tone of mine tailings are contained in dams which serve no purpose and could pose as threat if ever dam failures would occur and it is the interest of this paper to determine which among these three mine tailings possess strength parameters which may serve as construction materials.
Three types of tiaxial tests, unconsolidated undrained test, consolidated undrained test and consolidated drained test, were conducted on the mine tailings in the determination of the shear strength parameters.
The results of these tests classified Cavite concrete aggregate mine tailings as the mine tailing which has the greatest strength followed by the Davao gold mine tailings and lastly, the mine tailing which exhibited the least strength is the Negros copper mine tailings.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15923
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
xxvii, 274 leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm.
Keywords
Strength of materials; Soils--Testing; Shear (Mechanics)
Recommended Citation
Lim, V. L., Uy, E. S., & Uy, J. S. (2011). Shear strength determination under isotropic condition of some mine tailings in the Philippines. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10763
Embargo Period
1-28-2022