Research Article

Multiscale Investigations of Overtopping Erosion in Reinforced Tailings Dam Induced by Mud-Water Mixture Overflow

Table 4

Properties of the tailings.

MaterialMedian particle size (μm)Density (g/cm3)Critical Shields numberSubmarine rest angleBed-load transport coefficientEntrainment coefficient

Red mud5.11.80.052970°80.018