A Framework for Assigning Noncredible Failure Modes in Tailings Storage Facility Risk Assessments

Abstract

AbstractIn the wake of recent tailings storage facility (TSF) failures, the industry is quickening its progression toward risk-informed design approaches. Guidance documents recommend developing a robust risk assessment to support design of new TSFs based ...Practical ApplicationsWhen risk assessments are undertaken to identify the potential failure modes that may result in loss of containment of a tailings storage facility, resulting in loss of life, there is a robust discussion on the credibility of each ...