The Stability of Tailings Dams under Dry-Wet Cycles: A Case Study in Luonan, China

Instability of tailings dams may result in loss of life and property and serious environmental pollution. The position of the tailings dam’s phreatic line varies due to continuously changing factors such as rainfall infiltration and discharge of tailings recycling water. Consequently, tail...

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Main Authors: Xingang Wang, Hongbin Zhan, Jiading Wang, Ping Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/8/1048