Research Article
Sep 1971
Engineering Properties of Mine Tailings
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: Howard C. Pettibone, M.ASCE, and C. Dan KealyAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 97, Issue 9
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The engineering properties of tailings from nine mines are summarized to demonstrate that these are good engineering materials. Such properties as gradation, specific gravity, mineral content, laboratory maximum and minimum density, in-place density and moisture, permeability, triaxial shear data, and one-dimensional compression data are presented in graphical and tabular form. Presented is an example of tailings usage in constructing a 4-mile section of Interstate 90 near Kellogg, Idaho, proving that tailings can be used to construct a modern high-capacity freeway. The theoretical design of a small earth dam is also given as an example that tailings could be used to build a dam with adequate factors of safety. It is strongly felt that the material properties presented will promote interest in the employment of mill tailings in future construction projects for both structural and environmental reasons.
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Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 97 • Issue 9 • September 1971
Pages: 1207 - 1225
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© 1971 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Sep 1971
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Howard C. Pettibone, M.ASCE
Research Civ. Engr., Spokane Mining Research Center, U.S. Bureau of Mines, Spokane, Wash.
C. Dan Kealy
Mining Engr., Spokane Mining Research Center, U.S. Bureau of Mines, Spokane, Wash.
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