dc.contributor.author | Salvini, R | |
dc.contributor.author | Vanneschi, C | |
dc.contributor.author | Riccucci, S | |
dc.contributor.author | Francioni, M | |
dc.contributor.author | Gullì, D | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-02-29T16:46:06Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2015-04-18 | |
dc.description.abstract | Accurate slope stability analysis is essential for human activity in high-risk geological contexts. This may, however, not be enough in the case of quarrying where the dynamic and evolving environment also requires effective monitoring. A well-designed monitoring system requires the acquisition of a huge dataset over time, improving knowledge of the study area and helping to refine prediction from stability analysis.This paper reports the implementation of an integrated monitoring system in a marble quarry in the Apuan Alps (Italy) and some of the results obtained. The equipment consists of a traditional geotechnical monitoring system (extensometers, crackmeters and clinometers) and two modern topographic monitoring systems (a terrestrial interferometer and a robotic total station). This work aims to provide in-depth knowledge of the large scale rock mass behaviour as a result of marble exploitation, thereby allowing continuous excavation. The results highlight the importance of integrating different monitoring systems. | en_GB |
dc.description.sponsorship | The present study was undertaken within the framework of the Italian National Research Project PRIN2009, funded by the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research, which involves the collaboration between the University of Siena, “La Sapienza” University of Rome, and USL1 of Massa and Carrara (Mining Engineering Operative Unit - Department of Prevention). | en_GB |
dc.identifier.citation | Geomorphology, 2015, Vol. 241, pp. 209 - 223 | en_GB |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.geomorph.2015.04.009 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10871/20281 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_GB |
dc.publisher | Elsevier | en_GB |
dc.rights.embargoreason | Publisher's policy | en_GB |
dc.title | Application of an integrated geotechnical and topographic monitoring system in the Lorano marble quarry (Apuan Alps, Italy) | en_GB |
dc.type | Article | en_GB |
dc.identifier.issn | 0169-555X | |
dc.description | Published | en_GB |
dc.description | This is the author accepted manuscript. The final version is available from Elsevier via http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2015.04.009 | en_GB |
dc.identifier.journal | Geomorphology | en_GB |