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1/1/2000 - Conference papersThis study reviewed 31 technical papers that analyze shear strengths for clay and sands containing rock particles. Results show that shear strength gradually increases with increasing percentages of floating particles in unsaturated clays.
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1/1/2000 - Conference papersNIOSH is investigating remote sensing technologies to detect, monitor, and mitigate surface mine hazards that lead to slope failure. A field-portable spectro-polarimetric imager and a stationary interferometric radar device are promising options.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program