Enhancing Mine Subsidence Prediction and Control Methodologies for Long-Term Landscape Stability
Abstract
Prediction and control methodologies for ground deformation due to underground mining (commonly referred to as mine subsidence) provide engineers with the means to minimize negative effects on the surface. Due to the complexity of subsidence-related movements, numerous techniques exist for predicting mine subsidence behavior. This thesis focuses on the development, implementation, and validation of numerous enhanced subsidence prediction methodologies. To facilitate implementation and validation, the improved methodologies have been incorporated into the Surface Deformation Prediction System (SDPS), a computer program based primarily on the influence function method for subsidence prediction. The methodologies include dynamic subsidence prediction, alternative model calibration capability, and enhanced risk-based damage assessment. Also, the influence function method is further validated using measured case study data. In addition to discussion of previous research for each of the enhanced methodologies, a significant amount of background information on subsidence and subsidence-related topics is provided. The results of the research presented in this thesis are expected to benefit the mining industry, as well as initiate ideas for future research.
Collections
- Masters Theses [22186]
Related items
Showing items related by title, author, creator and subject.
-
Variation of the subsidence parameters, effective thermal conductivity, and mantle dynamics
Adam, Claudia; King, Scott D.; Vidal, Valérie; Rabinowicz, Michel; Jalobeanu, André; Yoshida, Masaki (Elsevier, 2015-09-15)The subsidence of young seafloor is generally considered to be a passive phenomenon related to the conductive cooling of the lithosphere after its creation at mid-oceanic ridges. Recent alternative theories suggest that ... -
Indonesia's Struggle for Economic Development: Pragmatism in Action
Prawiro, R. (Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 1998)Radius Prawiro served as a top adviser during Indonesia's peak period of economic development. This book shares his insights and personal experience in helping to stabilize inflation and encourage growth. Agriculturally, ... -
Brazil rubber subsidy
PRISMA (2007-05-08)In Brazil, subsidies have been added to rubber originating from extractive reserves where the rubber tappers act as forest stewards and keep the forest stands intact. The program was designed to help poor communities but ...