Institute for Water Management Jaroslav Černi a.d. Belgrade , Belgrade , Serbia
Faculty of Mining Prijedor, University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mining institute d.o.o. Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
Faculty of Mining Prijedor, University of Banja Luka , Banja Luka , Bosnia and Herzegovina
In the present paper, the authors develop a methodology for stability monitoring of the hydrotechnical-defensive embankment that is exposed to heavy frequent traffic. The proposed methodology envisages several phases of observation, work and monitoring: (1) macroscopic observations, (2) geophysical-geoelectric tests, (3) group of exploration works, (4) model formation, (5) establishment of a monitoring system, (6) acquisition data processing and modeling. Four of the six proposed phases are illustrated by the example of the left-bank Danube embankment used by the Kovin coal mine for the needs of coal truck haulage. The results of the performed research indicate that there are no deformations that endanger the defensive function of the embankment. In order to ensure safe coal truck haulage and preserve the function of the embankment, it is proposed to establish a system for geophysical, hydrogeological and geotechnical monitoring, to form a model for simulating the behavior of the embankment for different hydrometeorological conditions (consequently, for different consistency states and material compaction), and for different load conditions.
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