Abandoned Mine Reclamation Glossary

The redesign and reconstruction of landforms and topography on disturbed mine sites to restore natural slope angles, dra...

A manufactured composite material combining a clay layer between geotextile fabrics, used as an impermeable barrier in r...

A detailed engineering evaluation of subsurface soil and rock conditions, including stability, infiltration rates, and l...

A comprehensive pre-reclamation investigation documenting existing soil properties, rock mechanics, groundwater conditio...

A comprehensive investigation of subsurface soil, rock, and hydrogeological properties to assess engineering behavior an...

The systematic process of safely dismantling or deactivating mining infrastructure including mine entrances, ventilation...

A comprehensive evaluation of physical and geological risks at abandoned mines, including slope instability, subsidence...

An in-depth analysis of soil, rock, and subsurface conditions at a mine site to assess physical properties, stability, a...

The subsidence or vertical displacement of ground surface caused by compaction, collapse, or consolidation of underlying...

A comprehensive evaluation of subsurface soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to determine structural stability and co...

A comprehensive field and laboratory study examining soil and rock properties, ground stability, structural integrity of...

The systematic evaluation of slope stability in reclaimed mine sites using soil mechanics principles, geological mapping...

The engineering analysis of slope failure potential through assessment of soil and rock mechanical properties, groundwat...

The assessment and maintenance of slope integrity, structural safety, and soil/rock mass properties on reclaimed mine si...

An engineering evaluation of soil and rock mass conditions to determine slope safety, subsurface bearing capacity, and s...

A comprehensive evaluation of slope angle, material composition, groundwater conditions, and structural integrity to det...

The continuous or periodic measurement and analysis of ground movement, structural integrity, and slope stability at aba...

The process of applying engineering techniques to strengthen soil, rock, or overburden materials in abandoned mines to p...

The process of mapping the spatial extent, concentration gradients, and migration pathways of contaminants in groundwate...

Computer-based simulation of subsurface water movement through reclaimed mine sites to predict contaminant transport, se...

The controlled capture and diversion of groundwater that would otherwise contact mine waste or contaminated zones, typic...

Engineering structure designed to capture and redirect contaminated groundwater flow from abandoned mine sites. Prevents...

A drilled borehole equipped with sampling ports at specific depths to measure groundwater quality, contaminant concentra...

Pre-mining or early-mining water chemistry data that establishes reference conditions for evaluating post-reclamation gr...