Analytical design of selected geotechnical solutions which protect civil structures from the effects of underground mining

This paper presents the authors' computational methods based on Knothe's theory. The methods enable the estimation of the reduction coefficient for effects which originate from mining operations performed via the application of a longitudinal structure which is sunk in to the ground. It co...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rafał Misa, Anton Sroka, Krzysztof Tajduś, Mateusz Dudek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Central Mining Institute (Główny Instytut Górnictwa) 2019-02-01
Series:Journal of Sustainable Mining
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2300396018300922
Description
Summary:This paper presents the authors' computational methods based on Knothe's theory. The methods enable the estimation of the reduction coefficient for effects which originate from mining operations performed via the application of a longitudinal structure which is sunk in to the ground. It could be, for example, a partition, which as a structural gap fulfils the function of an expansion grout, or via breaking the subsoil continuity (e.g. because of creating a peat-filled ditch or using a natural gap). Demonstrative calculations have been carried out in a few cases, i.a. to protect a structure situated in the vicinity of a planned tunnel. Additionally, some examples of the discontinuity zone which impact the obtained deformation values have been presented. The calculation method has been tested in case studies. The results of the calculations clearly show the positive influence of the applied geotechnical solutions on the minimisation of mining damage. Keywords: Analytical solution, Decompression trench, Geotechnical methods of building protection, Ground surface displacement, Tunnel protection
ISSN:2300-3960