A Modified approach to subsidence modeling in block caving mining
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https://doi.org/10.5564/jase-a.v6i1.4087Keywords:
block caving, surface subsidence, simulation resultAbstract
Block caving is an efficient underground mining method for extracting large, low-grade ore bodies. However, it frequently causes severe ground surface subsidence, posing safety and environmental risks. This paper presents a hybrid modeling approach that enhances traditional subsidence prediction by integrating the Probability Integration Method with the Time Function (Knothe) Model. The proposed framework introduces spatially and temporally dynamic influence functions that account for geological heterogeneity and time-dependent deformation. Numerical simulations demonstrate the improved predictive capability of the hybrid model. This work offers practical implications for long-term mine planning, infrastructure protection, and sustainable mining operations.
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