Organization of continuous monitoring of quarry sides

Abstract

The article discusses the fundamental conceptual positions underlying the study of the significant impact of humanity on the lithosphere, which is approaching and may exceed its limits. It is noted that most surface layers of the Earth's crust are non-renewable, and the majority of chemical elements have found practical applications, yet only about oneseventh of the extracted minerals are used in the production of final products. One of the main challenges in developing open-pit mines is maintaining the stability of the pit walls. As the depth of the pit increases, this issue becomes increasingly critical. The article emphasizes the importance of enhanced study of the fundamentals of managing rock masses in mining operations and the practical application of this knowledge, as it significantly contributes to solving problems and examples related to assessing the stability of slope walls and pit benches.