Simulation of creep deformation in the foundation of Tar Island Dyke

• Published in: Canadian Geotechnical Journal
• Main Authors: Morsy, Mohammed M., Morgenstern, N.R., Chan, D.H.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1995
• Subjects: Civil and Structural Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology; Fort McMurray; Athabasca River; Tar Island
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/t95-098; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/t95-098

Tar Island Dyke is a 92 m tailing dyke for retaining oil sand tailings and has been operated by Suncor in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Construction of the dyke began in the mid-1960's adjacent to the Athabasca river. The foundation of the dyke consists of a layer of interbedded silts and clay overly...