Faced with the challenge of containing material for leaching processes in a highly seismic zone in Chile, a system of reinforced embankments inclined at 70 degrees was implemented, designed to provide stability in demanding geotechnical conditions. The solution incorporated two types of geogrid reinforcement: one aimed at controlling internal faults within the embankment body and another to mitigate potential surface instabilities. This technology was selected for its structural flexibility, good seismic performance, and ease of installation, which allowed the contractor to accelerate execution times and optimize fill material logistics. Thus, the system offered an efficient, technically, and economically viable solution, even in a context where seismic activity is critical for infrastructure.

Faced with the challenge of containing material for leaching processes in a highly seismic zone in Chile, a system of reinforced embankments inclined at 70 degrees was implemented, designed to provide stability in demanding geotechnical conditions. The solution incorporated two types of geogrid reinforcement: one aimed at controlling internal faults within the embankment body and another to mitigate potential surface instabilities. This technology was selected for its structural flexibility, good seismic performance, and ease of installation, which allowed the contractor to accelerate execution times and optimize fill material logistics. Thus, the system offered an efficient, technically, and economically viable solution, even in a context where seismic activity is critical for infrastructure.