Evaluation of Rock Mass Permeability Based on Geometry Measuring Method in a Gold Mine

Abstract:

In this paper, a practical technical approach for the evaluation of hydraulic conductivity in complex fractured rock mass is present in a seabed gold mine. According to hydrogeological conditions and characteristics survey in the field, geometry measuring method was applied in the in-situ investigation. Moreover, various methods were involved in the evaluation of the fracture development, water seepage features and permeability of the fractured rock mass. Through this study, a particular set of hydrogeological investigation, research and permeability evaluation methods were put forward, which are of great significance to the research and practical production of mines with similar cases.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 455-456)
• Pages: 1545-1551
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.455-456.1545
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Feng Shan Ma, Hai Jun Zhao, Jie Guo
• Keywords: Fractured Rock Mass, Hydrogeological Characteristic, Joint, Mining, Permeability

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