The catastrophic failures of tailings dams at Sgorigrad (Bulgaria) and Stava (Italy) are analyzed, pinpointing the many similarities of the two cases. A description is given about the shortcomings in the construction of these geotechnical structures and the causes of their collapse. Further information is provided about the lessons learnt from these disasters and the activities carried out to keep memory alive and qualify young engineers and geologists on the proper and safe management of tailings dams.

Lessons learnt from the Sgorigrad and Stava disasters / Lucchi, G.; Tosatti, Giovanni. - STAMPA. - 1:(2010), pp. 683-690. (Intervento presentato al convegno Theory and Practice of Geomechanics for the Effectiveness of Mining Production and Construction tenutosi a Varna nel 3-6 June 2010).

Lessons learnt from the Sgorigrad and Stava disasters

TOSATTI, Giovanni
2010

Abstract

The catastrophic failures of tailings dams at Sgorigrad (Bulgaria) and Stava (Italy) are analyzed, pinpointing the many similarities of the two cases. A description is given about the shortcomings in the construction of these geotechnical structures and the causes of their collapse. Further information is provided about the lessons learnt from these disasters and the activities carried out to keep memory alive and qualify young engineers and geologists on the proper and safe management of tailings dams.
2010
Theory and Practice of Geomechanics for the Effectiveness of Mining Production and Construction
Varna
3-6 June 2010
1
683
690
Lucchi, G.; Tosatti, Giovanni
Lessons learnt from the Sgorigrad and Stava disasters / Lucchi, G.; Tosatti, Giovanni. - STAMPA. - 1:(2010), pp. 683-690. (Intervento presentato al convegno Theory and Practice of Geomechanics for the Effectiveness of Mining Production and Construction tenutosi a Varna nel 3-6 June 2010).
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