FF GeoMechanics delivers geotechnical and geomechanical studies for mining operations, projects, tunnels and civil works, both nationally and internationally. Studies comprise pre-feasibility, feasibility, and detailed engineering, geomechanical risk analysis, rockmass characterization and stability assessments.

We have a vast experience on submitting engineering studies that have been reviewed and accepted by the Chilean Mining Department (SERNAGEOMIN) and the Chilean Environmental Department (SEA) which demonstrates the accomplishment of current safety and environmental standards, and legal requirements.

Our underground engineering studies comprise:

1. Geotechnical and geomechanical studies and stability assessments for different underground mining methods including block and panel caving.

2. Mine design and stability assessments for: stopes, major excavations, underground chambers, shafts and pillars.

3. Análisis retrospectivo («back-analysis») de inestabilidades subterráneas.

4. Design, analysis and assessment of ground support & reinforcement systems.

5. Análisis de interacción de minería subterránea con explotaciones de superficie (o rajo abierto), incluyendo problemas de subsidencia y hundimiento o «caving».

6. Ground control management plans.

7. Design of geomechanical instrumentation and monitoring systems.

Our open pit engineering studies comprise:

1.  Geotechnical and geomechanical studies and stability assessments.

2. Slope engineering and stability assessments.

3. Análisis retrospectivo («back-analysis») de inestabilidades geotécnicas.

4. Design, analysis and assessment of slope support & reinforcement systems.

5. Análisis de interacción de minería de superficie (rajo abierto) con explotaciones subterráneas, incluyendo problemas de subsidencia y hundimiento o «caving».

6. Ground control management plans.

7. Stability assessment and design of waste rock dumps, heap leaching piles and tailings dams.

8. Design of geomechanical instrumentation and monitoring systems for slopes.

FF GeoMechanics has developed a significant number of 3D finite element numerical models by using the RS3 software (www.rocscience.com). In addition the company owns the licence of 3D limit equilibrium software (SLIDE 3D) for the stability assessment of slopes, rock dumps, piles, etc.

FF GeoMechanics Consultants has specialized on using the Rocscience Suite and Leapfrog licence for the construction of geotechnical rock mass models.

Our team offers "on the field" innovative solutions, such as:

1.  Indirect determination of uniaxial compressive (unconfined) strength by the use of an esclerometer (Schmidt Hammer).

2. Monitoreo de daños y fracturamiento interno de macizo rocoso mediante endoscopio digital (o «bore-hole camera»).

3. Deformation and displacement monitoring through a digital extensometric tape.

4. Design and implementation of rockmass damage assessments systems.

5. Development of ground control management plan (GCMP).

6. Geotechnical and geomechanical courses, training and mentoring, including ground support topics.

7. Geomechanical training courses, including fortification modules, monitoring and instrumentation and quality control of support systems.

8. Entrenamiento, formación y «mentoring» de equipo de trabajo geomecánico.

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