Discussion on Checking Calculation of Bearing Capacity of Drainage Pipe in a Tailings Pond
Drainage pipes are the vital water conveyance structure within the tailings pond flood discharge sys-tem,typically taking the form of reinforced concrete structures.In recent years,the reduced structural strength of drainage pipes leading to flood discharge system failure has been one of the main causes of safety incidents in tailings ponds.This paper presents a reevaluation of the load-bearing capacity of the established drainage pipe structures within a tailings pond after its closure.Through load calculations and finite element analysis performed on the drainage pipes,it was found that the existing structures have a load-bearing capacity that meets the re-quirements for use after the pond closure.