SUDOP1 software package implementation in the design of dewatering objects at the open limestone pit Mutalj near Beočin

Abstract

The open limestone pit Mutalj is located on the southern slopes of Fruška Gora in the northern part of Serbia. Immediately beside the open pit, the Grabovački stream flows which has in its upper flow two artificial accumulations built to protect the settlements located downstream from floods. In relation to the 'Lajtovački Limestone' that is in exploitation, a unique karst aquifer was formed and is hydraulically connected with the Grabovac stream and the artificial accumulations. Successful protection of the open pit ofMutalj from being flooded by surface and underground water was accomplished through designing the drainage facilities of proper dimensions that encompasses the floor canals, sumps, pumping station and a settling pond for which the SUDOP1 software package was used. The aforementioned program enables not only better designed objects of surface dewatering, but also provides a checkup of hydraulic functionality the existing drainage objects at the open pit.

Keywords

• open pit
• surface dewatering
• software package
• sump
• canal