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Stereographic Slope Stability Analysis
Stereographic projection is a graphical method for analyzing slope stability by representing the three-dimensional orientation of discontinuities (joints, bedding, faults) and the pit slope on a two-dimensional stereographic net (stereonet). The method enables rapid visual identification of potentially unstable slope geometries where discontinuities daylight out of the slope at steeper angles than the slope face.
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Sources
- Priest, S. D. (1985). Hemispherical projection methods in rock mechanics. In Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Technical Library. link ↗
- Hoek, E., & Bray, J. W. (2007). Rock slope engineering (3rd ed.). Spon Press. ISBN: 978-0-415-35938-3