Analysis of Faults' Effect on the Stability of Surface Lignite Mining Areas Using the Distinct Element Method

Mining operations can drastically affect the stability of nearby areas. A representative case for this has been the Mavropigi mine, a part of an open-pit lignite mining complex in northwestern Greece. Mavropigi is a vast excavation that has reached 150 m depth and has posed severe challenges and sta...

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