Rock Mechanics Services Australia

Douglas Partners‘ Rock Mechanics team offers a diverse array of mining and rock mechanics services, catering to both the mining and civil engineering sectors in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Comprising accomplished rock mechanics engineers, geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, and geologists across our integrated disciplines, our team is adept at providing a comprehensive spectrum of Rock Mechanics services.

We specialise particularly in:

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Declines / Drifts / Tunnels

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Shafts

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2D & 3D Modelling

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Subsidence

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Resource Infrastructure Studies

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Slope Stability

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Excavation support

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Rock face support

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Groundwater

David Waterhouse

Very impressive work!

Beaton Benchmarks independent 2023 study

Excellent service and always prompt with responses and capable of thinking outside the box.

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