Research Article

Research on Stability of an Open-Pit Mine Dump with Fiber Optic Monitoring

Table 4

Content of each grade of dispersion in the dump (Fengjiadonggou).

Particle group collectivelyParticle group classificationParticle size range (d/mm)Content (%)

Giant particle groupBoulder (rock)d > 2005.50
Pebble (gravel)200 > d > 6017.72

Coarse grain groupGravel (breccia)Coarse gravel60 > d > 2027.15
Medium gravel20 > d > 527.55
Fine gravel5 > d > 210.91

Fine grain groupGrit, powder2 > d > 0.00510.38
Clay particle0.005 > d0.80