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Geological-Technical and Geo-engineering Aspects of Dimensional Stone Underground Quarrying
Underground exploitation of dimensional stones is not a novelty, being long since practised, as proved by a number of historical documents and by a... -
An Effective Barrier Coating Technology Against Premature Bolt Failures in Underground Mines
Significant safety and economic consequences accompany the premature failure of bolts, posing sustainability challenges for mining operations....
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Automated Planning of Underground Mining Operations with Regard to Geological and Geotechnical Constraints
AbstractThe authors present a multi-factor algorithm for making provisions for geological/geotechnical constraints and operation timing criteria...
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A Causal Analysis of the Influential Criteria in Underground Mining Method Selection
The criteria affecting the choice of underground mining methods (UMMs) are interdependent and the causal relationship among them is intricate. This...
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Map** of decades-old underground coal mine workings using electrical resistivity tomography
In this paper, we discuss the necessity of map** of characterisation of unapproachable underground mine workings by electrical resistivity...
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Numerical analysis and field tests of self-relief pressure zone ahead of mining workface: implications for methane extraction during underground mining
Coalbed methane extraction not only reduces natural emissions of a greenhouse gas, it also allows for safer coal mining and reduces the risk of...
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Observation of an Excess of Positive Air Ions in Underground Cavities
AbstractWe present the results of measurements of the air ion densities of both signs in the unventilated underground laboratory of the Moscow State...
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Historical Excursion and Modern Trends of Urban Underground Development
The historical stages of mastering the underground space by humans are presented, and the significance of the geoconstructive mastering of earth is... -
Genetic programming for prediction of heat stress hazard in underground coal mine environment
Working against nature and an uncertain environment makes underground mining a hazardous profession. Every year hundreds of miners lose their...
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Deformation Control Standards for the Crown Arch of Large Underground Caverns Considering Uneven Deformation
In response to the lack of clear and available specifications for controlling rock mass deformation in large underground caverns, a study was...
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Fuzzy Cognitive Map for Evaluating Critical Factors Causing Rockbursts in Underground Construction: A Fundamental Study
The rockburst phenomenon in excavation endeavours reveals a multitude of complexities and obstacles that significantly impact both the technical and...
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A New Approach to Identifying Preferential Seepage Channels for Underground Water-Sealed Oil Storage Cavern During Construction
Identification of preferential seepage channels for a large-scale underground water-sealed oil storage cavern is of great importance for controlling...
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Experimental and Numerical Research on the Tightness and Stability of Underground Anhydrite Rock Cavern Oil Storage
Underground oil storage is the development trend for large-scale energy storage. The anhydrite rock cavern oil storage (ARCOS) has the potential to...
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Hydrochemistry-Based Statistical Model for Sourcing Groundwater Inrush into Underground Mining Works: A Case Study in Eastern Serbia
Discriminant analysis was applied to a baseline groundwater quality data set to develop a model for sourcing groundwater inrush into underground...
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Failure process and mechanism analysis of rock slope induced by underground mining: a case study in Yanqianshan open-pit mine, China
Underground mining under the slope can induce strata movement, which in turn can induce landslides and surface subsidence. Previous studies have...
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Mechanical Behaviour of Lump-Grout Backfill Material for Underground Spaces
Large-size lump (e.g., coal reject or waste rocks) is one of the most popular backfill materials for underground mines attributed to its...
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A Novel Large-Scale Three-Dimensional Physical Model Experimental System for Deep Underground Engineering
This study introduces a novel large three-dimensional physical model experimental system (PMES) for studying the geomechanical problems related to...
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Prediction of Strata Monitoring System in Underground Coal Mines Using IoT
Underground coal mines are known for being one of the most hazardous sectors due to its working environment. The mine workers are usually prone to...
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A semi-infinite beam theoretical model on predicting rock slope subsidence induced by underground mining
When the mining goaf is close to the cliff, rock slope subsidence induced by underground mining is significantly affected by its boundary conditions....
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Dynamic mechanism triggering an underground-mining-induced landslide in karst mountains, Southwest China
The karst mountain region in Southwest China frequently experiences massive geo-disasters due to its geology and ongoing human engineering...