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Rock Mechanics Pre-Feasibility Studies

Project DescriptionWhen starting a new mine, whether it`s a open pit or an underground mine, the designer faces many challenges! One of these is the understanding of rock mass conditions and how this affects the choice of mining methods and the mine design at an early stage.OFFICESweden Itasca Consultants ABINDUSTRIES

Laver Rock Mechanics Pre-Feasibility Study - Case Study

Project DescriptionBoliden is investigating the Laver low-grade copper deposit for potential future mining. The old Laver deposit was discovered in the 1930s, and was operated between 1938 and 1946. ...

Maccaferri’s rockfall solutions securing highway in suggestive Oman moonscape

With the support of Maccaferri Italia, the finishing of the project “Construction of Slope Protection Repairs for Bausher – Al Amerat Road” is finally nearing.The overall length of the project is approximately 17 km, ...

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Customized Engineering Training Courses

Itasca provides client-requested training courses on a variety of advanced engineering topics in the application of geomechanics, hydrogeology, and microseismic. Instruction is available either at Itasca or at the client`s location and can range in length from several hours to several days depending on the topic and depth of information requested. The course may, or may not, incorporate Itasca ...

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Focused Seismic and Liquefaction Training 2019

Itasca is offering a focused training session with instruction by experienced engineering consultants, hands-on modeling exercises, and open discussion with other attendees regarding best practices. This course is best suited for someone with basic knowledge of FLAC or FLAC3D.