Proceedings of the International Workshop on Numerical Modeling for Underground Mine Excavation Design

by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Bagriel S. Esterhuizen (Editor)

This paper describes an integrated approach to simulation and prediction of mining-induced surface subsidence, mine groundwater inflow, aquifer interference, and mine gas emission. It involves a combination of site geological geotechnical, and hydrogeological characterization; study of surface subsidence and subsurface rock caving mechanisms; monitoring of pore pressure changes of the surrounding strata, mine water inflows, and mine gas emission; and three-dimensional (3-D) numerical modeling.

116 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2009