GeoSaskatoon 2023

The theme of the conference is “bridging”.  Bridging research & practice,  bridging theory & experience,  and above all, bridging different areas of practice.  Geotechnical practice is often characterized as being distinct in the separate sectors of Infrastructure and Resources, however so many lessons can be learned, and experiences shared when we focus on the similarities, differences, and synergies in different areas of geotechnical, geosynthetics and hydrogeological practice.  

 

Technical Talk

Applying Threshold Analysis to the Selection of Tailings and Waste Rock Closure Covers

Monday, October 02, 2023, 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM CST

The following content outlines the use of a framework for tailings and waste rock cover selection in a mine remediation project in Northern Canada, emphasizing the potential cost-effectiveness of lower infiltration covers, supported by threshold analysis to address input uncertainties in early design stages.

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Insights Into “Medium Term” Borrow Pit Stability for Slopes Cut in High Plastic Clay

Monday, October 02, 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST

This presentation analyzes the problem of collapse in temporary excavations in soft clay soils in Canada, exploring the factors contributing to this problem and emphasizing the importance of a proactive approach to improve the efficiency, safety, and long-term planning of excavation.

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Soil-Simulator Scripts: Bridging the Gap for Beginners in Soil Testing Simulations

Monday, October 02, 2023, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST

This talk digs into the importance of soil testing in geotechnical engineering and the use of numerical simulations, specifically focusing on FLAC3D software.

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