Application of open-pit and underground mining technology for residual coal of end slopes

Given the conditions of residual coal from the boundary of a flat dipping open-pit mine,which uses strip areas mining and inner dumping with slope-covering,we propose an open-pit and underground integrated mining technology for residual coal of end slopes.In the proposal a conveyance road and ventilation conveyance near the slope are built,corresponding to the pit mining area and the surface coal mine dump,as well as an interval haulage tunnel and air-inlet tunnel.The outcome shows that such mining method may reduce the effect to slope stability from underground mining,it does not affect the dumping advance and has a high recovery rate of residual coal resources.The working face is timbered by single hydraulic props,transported by a scraper conveyor and supported by coal walls.This method of mining is one of layered top coal caving,with high resource recovery,low production cost where positive economic benefit can be realized.

GIS-based 3D limit equilibrium analysis for design optimization of a 600 m high slope in an open pit mine

Combining the GIS （geographic information systems） grid-based data with four proposed column-based 3D slope stability analysis models, a comprehensive solution of a high-steep open-pit slope has been obtained. For six searching ranges, 19 critical slip surfaces of different sizes have been studied, in which the minimum 3D safety factor is 1.33. Comparison of 3D safety factors of designed and proposed slope plans shows for all the critical slip surfaces for the proposed plan, the smallest 3D safety factor is 1.33 under the most unfavorable condition. This means that the proposed plan of the high slopes, about 600 m, of an open pit （2-5° steeper than designed plan） is feasible.

Effects of Sublevel Open Stope Underground Mining on Surface and Open Pit Slopes

Underground mining is an economically viable option for exploiting ore reserves deemed uneconomic after open pit mining. However, underground development can have adverse effects on the above existing open pit slope walls. As a goal of this paper, identification and assessment of potential slope instabilities prior to underground development is crucial for safe and sustainable mining. Towards goal achieving, this paper gives a comprehensive parametric study to investigate the influence of sublevel open stope (SLOS) underground mining on the surface and open pit slope walls. By means of numerical simulation, the SLOS design is tried against the existing open pit followed by adjustments of important slope parameters which are overall slope height (OSH) and overall slope angle (OSA). We found that underground mining may induce slope failure, particularly on the hangingwall side of the pit. Subsidence is prominent on the hanging wall and the surface, whereas, the uplift dominates the footwall and pit bottom. Pit wall closure is observed during underground mining. Although the assigned dimensions in the parametric study show a negligible effect of OSH and OSA, the high OSH experience low subsidence in comparison with low OSH. Overall, the results demonstrate that the slope walls on the hanging wall side are mostly affected by the underground mining and high-stress concentration prevails near slope toes and pit bottom. Additionally, slope deformation decrease from pit bottom towards the slope crest and surface. The results of this study add knowledge to open pit and underground mining interaction.

Stability analysis of the sliding process of the west slope in Buzhaoba Open-Pit Mine

To study the stability of the west slope in Buzhaoba Open-Pit Mine and determine the aging stability coefficient during slide mass development, the deformation band of the west slope and the slide mass structure of the 34,600 profile are obtained on the basis of hydrology, geology, and monitoring data.The residual thrust method is utilized to calculate the stability coefficients, which are 1.225 and 1.00 under sound and transfixion conditions, respectively. According to the rock damage and fragmentation and the principle of mechanical parameter degradation, the mechanical models of the slide mass development of the hard and soft rock slopes are established. An integrated model for calculating the slope stability coefficient is built considering water, vibration, and other external factors that pertain to the structural plane damage mechanism and the generating mechanism of the sliding mass. The change curve of the stability coefficient in the slide mass development is obtained from the relevant analyses,and afterwards, the stability control measures are proposed. The analysis results indicate that in the cracking stage of the hard rock, the slope stability coefficient decreases linearly with the increase in the length Lbof the hard rock crack zone. The linear slope is positively correlated to rock cohesion c. In the transfixion stage of the soft rock, the decrease speed of the stability coefficient is positively correlated to the residual strength of the soft rock. When the slope is stable, the stability coefficient is in a quadratic-linear relationship with the decreased height Dh of the side slope and in a linear relationship with anchoring force P.

Reliability Assessment of an Open Pit Slope on Bong Iron Ore Mine

Slope stability on Bong mine is crucial for securing a balance in the gross national product of Liberia. The mine is being operated using conventional open pit methods with slope angles optimally designed to maximize ore stripping quantity. However, a working slope has displayed signs of uncertainty. The overall inclination of the slope is 56°, and the proposed maximal excavation is 315.42 m, but current depth in ore is approximately 50%. Based on the study of slope geological characteristics, the physical and mechanical parameters of rock mass and the geometrical calculation of stoping, the study is tailored on the mechanism of inspecting stress-strain behavior in response to seasonal variation of rock moisturization as a more suitable means of stope slope stability analysis in this case. This study took full account of local rainfall and other meteorological conditions. Slope stability is investigated via stereographic projections and stability assessment using the Shear Strength Reduction (SSR) method based on FLAC (Fast Lagrangian Analysis of Continua) numerical modeling technique in three dimensions to predict the stress-strain behavior of the open-pit slope and evaluate its stability state. Global stability has been analyzed under natural and saturated conditions and it is found that the slope is critically stable and needs proper attention.

Cut slope reinforcement technique in open-pit mines

The design and practice in supporting the cut slope of an open-pit mine wereintroduced, in which the high pressure grouting method was used in reinforcing the weak formation inthe slopes. Based on a detailed geological survey of the slope, a theoretical analysis was carriedout, and the design parameters were proposed, where the Tresca or Mohr-Coulomb yield criteria wasemployed. A patent technology, named 'Technology of high pressure and multiple grouting in differentlevels within a single hole', was employed in the construction. Anchor bars were also installed asgrouting proceeds. This method combines anchoring and grouting comprehensively and was foundsuccessful in practice.

Rapid and robust slope failure appraisal using aerial photogrammetry and 3D slope stability models

Slope failures are an inevitable aspect of economic pit slope designs in the mining industry.Large open pit guidelines and industry standards accept up to 30%of benches in open pits to collapse provided that they are controlled and that no personnel are at risk.Rigorous ground control measures including real time monitoring systems at TARP(trigger-action-response-plan)protocols are widely utilized to prevent personnel from being exposed to slope failure risks.Technology and computing capability are rapidly evolving.Aerial photogrammetry techniques using UAV(unmanned aerial vehicle)enable geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to work faster and more safely by removing themselves from potential line-of-fire near unstable slopes.Slope stability modelling software using limit equilibrium(LE)and finite element(FE)methods in three dimensions(3D)is also becoming more accessible,user-friendly and faster to operate.These key components enable geotechnical engineers to undertake site investigations,develop geotechnical models and assess slope stability faster and in more detail with less exposure to fall of ground hazards in the field.This paper describes the rapid and robust process utilized at BHP Limited for appraising a slope failure at an iron ore mine site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia using a combination of UAV photogrammetry and 3D slope stability models in less than a shift(i.e.less than 12 h).

中国露天煤矿70年成就回顾及高质量发展架构体系

露天煤矿作为我国煤炭工业的重要组成部分,具有生产能力大、开采成本低、安全条件好等优势,近年来在建设规模、生产总量、开采工艺及技术装备等多方面均取得了跨越式的发展,有力保障了煤炭作为国家能源安全稳定供应的“压舱石”地位。首先回顾了新中国成立后我国露天煤矿70年来的发展历程,将其划分为起步恢复阶段(1949—1979年)、快速发展阶段(1980—1999年)、综合发展阶段(2000—2020年)和智能化初级发展阶段(2021年以后)4个时期;系统总结了每个时期的产量与数量规模、开采理论与技术、开采工艺与装备、资源开发与环境保护方面取得的突出成就。然后,探讨了现阶段露天煤矿发展面临的4个方面的主要问题,包括发展布局不均衡、可持续发展面临瓶颈、关键技术难题需深入攻关、人才短缺培养机制不完善。最后,提出构建以“安全、高效、绿色、低碳、智能”为总体目标的全链条、全周期、全要素露天煤矿高质量发展架构体系,其内涵特征包括以时效边坡理论、开采扰动指数理论、绿色开采理论、生态型开采理论、零碳负碳开采理论、智能化开采理论6种学术思想为理论基础,以灾害安全监测防控、复杂条件协同保障、生态源头减损开采、节能减污清洁利用、数字-自动-智能同建5类技术体系为核心支撑,以透明地质模型动态重构、边坡蠕滑全程精准预测、深大孔低扰动控制爆破、采空区超前探测与处置、粉尘抑制及煤自燃防治等30项关键技术为重点突破,以设计理念先进化、安全保障标准化、建设规模大型化、生产工艺综合化、开采装备智能化、核心制造国产化、矿区生态绿色化、煤炭利用清洁化、组织管理科学化、人才队伍国际化的“十化型”露天矿山为建设任务;同时给出了以规划引领为基础,以科技创新为驱动,以人才培育为保障的露天煤矿高质量发展实现路径。最终为推动我国露天煤矿向持续健康高质量方向发展提供指导。

新工科背景下基于OBE理念的露天矿边坡稳定课程教学改革与实践

在新工科建设背景下,我国高等院校提出培养具备实践能力和创新能力的工程人才的新要求,采矿工程专业的课程教学也需与时俱进。针对目前传统教育存在的问题,基于OBE理念对露天矿边坡稳定课程改革进行思考,从修订教学目标、教学内容重构、教学策略改革和多元化新型评价体系四个方面,对露天矿边坡稳定进行课程改革。通过以上改革策略的实施,以期提高学生在新工科背景下露天矿边坡稳定课程中的学习效果和综合能力,为培养适应新工科要求的优秀采矿类人才提供参考和借鉴。

露天矿高陡复杂边坡软弱岩层组“坐落-滑移式”破坏模式研究

边坡稳定性问题随露天矿开采的进行不断突出,而边坡软弱岩层严重影响边坡稳定性。大量工程实例显示,露天矿含软弱岩层组的高陡复杂边坡失稳模式通常为“坐落-滑移式”破坏。为明晰露天矿高陡复杂边坡软弱岩层组“坐落-滑移式”破坏模式的破坏机理,以某露天矿为例,提出一种针对露天矿含软弱岩层组高陡复杂边坡的综合分析方法。研究结果表明:采用工程地质分析、传统极限平衡方法和数值模拟分析相结合的综合分析方法,针对该类型复杂边坡可发挥不同分析方法的优势,较全面地从地质自然环境条件、定性定量方面、应力应变角度分析边坡破坏机理及模式,总结归纳出含软弱层组露天矿高陡复杂边坡“坐落-滑移式”破坏的“坐落-滑移-剪出”三段式破坏特征,为其他类似复杂边坡稳定性的分析和防治提供思路和手段。

露天煤矿排土场边坡植被恢复群落稳定性研究

为了揭示露天煤矿排土场边坡植被恢复群落稳定性的动态特征和变化模式,以内蒙古北电胜利露天煤矿4个排土场为研究对象,选取Shannon-Wiener多样性指数、Margalef丰富度指数、Pielou均匀度指数和Simpson优势度指数、植被盖度、植被高度、地上和地下生物量8个指标,构建了基于群落结构稳定性与群落功能稳定性的排土场边坡植被恢复群落稳定性评价体系,采用综合评价法对处于人工植被恢复中的内排土场和恢复年限分别为4 a、5 a、8 a的沿帮排土场、南排土场和北排土场的南、北方向边坡植被恢复群落稳定性进行综合评估,并对群落稳定性因子与土壤含水量、有机质、全氮、全磷、全钾等环境因子间关系进行分析,探究影响排土场边坡群落稳定性的影响因素。结果表明:(1)随着恢复年限的增加,边坡植被群落稳定性整体呈稳步上升趋势,但与草原站背景值相比,其综合评价指数处于较不稳定或不稳定状态。(2)随着恢复年限的增加,排土场边坡群落稳定性由结构稳定性主导转向功能稳定性主导。恢复初期受人工影响,物种多样性提高,结构稳定性较高,随着时间的推移,结构稳定性波动下降,功能稳定性上升,其中地下生物量增长迅速,生物量向地下转移,进而形成矿区特有的植物群落结构稳定与功能稳定转变特征。(3)从坡向来看,随着恢复年限的增加,边坡群落稳定性逐渐由南坡优于北坡转变为北坡优于南坡。(4)南坡的结构稳定性与环境因子的相关性较高,而北坡的功能稳定性与环境因子相关性较高,表明不同坡向的群落采用了不同的响应策略以适应环境的变化,丰富的有机质和全氮含量对排土场边坡群落功能性稳定性会产生积极影响。

基于渗流作用下含断层的露天矿边坡稳定性的数值模拟研究

为研究含断层露天边坡在渗流作用下的稳定性问题,采用FLAC3D数值模拟技术构建断层作用下的滑体力学模型,获得顺倾层状边坡分条稳定系数表达式,进而对渗流作用下含断层边坡稳定性进行数值模拟分析。对岩体强度的弹性模量、内聚力、内摩擦角和岩体抗拉强度等4种影响因素进行敏感性分析,通过分析这4种因素在不同工况下边坡的位移、应力、应变和安全系数,得出了各参数的敏感性分析曲线。从敏感性分析曲线可知,岩体的内聚力对边坡稳定性的影响最大,弹性模量对边坡稳定性的影响最小。开挖不同阶段边坡稳定性的主要影响因素存在差别,其中,前期以断层为主,后期则逐渐转化为渗流作用。该研究为今后露天矿边坡稳定性分析提供了科学依据,对于边坡稳定性分析具有重大的工程实际意义。

基于变权理论的露天矿边坡稳定性GRA-TOPSIS评价模型研究

为使露天矿边坡稳定性评估更加科学合理,进一步提高评估结果可靠性,迫切需对现有评价模型进行优化和改进。基于变权理论、灰色关联理论(GRA)和逼近理想解法(TOPSIS),提出了露天矿边坡稳定性改进GRA-TOPSIS评价模型。从地质、环境、工程等3个方面,选取了12个典型影响因素,构建了露天矿岩质边坡稳定性综合评价指标体系;运用变权理论确定指标权重,通过计算灰色关联贴近度,实现露天矿岩质边坡稳定性综合评价。以3座矿山(K1-K3)为例,验证评价模型的适用性。结果显示:3座露天矿边坡稳定性排序为K3>K2>K1,稳定性等级分别为Ⅲ级、Ⅱ级和Ⅱ级,与边坡实际相符;通过对比改进GRA-TOPSIS模型与单独使用GRA、TOPSIS模型以及其他模型的评价结果,验证了改进GRA-TOPSIS综合评价模型在露天矿边坡稳定性评估方面的准确性和优越性,体现了研究价值,可为露天矿边坡稳定性评估提供新思路。

齐大山铁矿东帮边坡空间形态优化

针对齐大山铁矿东帮边坡空间形态优化问题,在分析边坡工程地质条件的基础上,将极限平衡法与数值模拟法相结合,评价原设计到界边坡稳定性,优化设计到界边坡的形态参数,探讨追踪距离对边坡三维稳定性的影响规律。研究结果表明:采用逐水平优化方法设计的到界边坡角为46°,每阶段的边坡二维稳定性系数均满足安全储备系数要求;边坡的三维稳定性系数与追踪距离呈负相关指数函数关系,当追踪距离为50 m时,齐大山铁矿东帮到界边坡角可设计为48°,整体边坡角提高了2°,经济效益显著。

露天矿顺倾软岩边坡内排追踪压帮治理工程——以贺斯格乌拉南露天煤矿首采区南帮为例

软岩露天煤矿实现安全高效开采的重点是边坡稳定。为解决露天矿顺倾软岩边坡稳定性治理难题,在分析边坡稳定性主控因素的基础上,提出了露天矿顺倾软岩边坡内排追踪压帮治理工程。以贺斯格乌拉南露天煤矿首采区南帮为工程背景,兼顾采场与内排土场边坡稳定性,采用极限平衡法和数值模拟相结合的手段,设计了采场边坡的空间形态,提出了采场与内排土场边坡协同治理方案,可最大限度地安全回收边坡压覆煤炭资源。研究结果表明:弱层暴露长度是露天矿顺倾软岩边坡稳定性的主控因素,控制采场与内排土场间的追踪距离是改善边坡稳定性的有效途径;随着追踪距离的增加,边坡破坏模式从以圆弧为侧界面、弱层为底界面的切层-顺层-剪出滑动逐渐过渡为以圆弧为侧界面、弱层为底界面的切层-顺层滑动,边坡稳定性逐渐下降;内排土场及其与采场构成的复合边坡稳定性随破坏底板弱层回填岩石范围的增大呈指数函数规律提高;贺斯格乌拉南露天煤矿首采区南帮浅部边坡留设40 m运输平盘、15 m保安平盘,底帮深部边坡角29°,追踪距离控制在50 m之内时可满足安全要求;内排土场基底弱层完全破坏并回填岩石倾向长度60 m时可满足安全要求。研究成果为软岩露天煤矿边坡稳定性治理提供了新思路。

点荷载试验在典型露天采场超高边坡工程地质勘察中的应用

夏日哈木镍钴矿山拟建大型超高边坡露天采场,需进行边坡工程地质勘察工作。岩石抗压强度是重要的工程地质参数,如何在青藏高原山区快速获得各类岩石的单轴抗压强度等参数非常关键,尤其是各类难以进行室内压缩试验的风化或蚀变岩石。本次在野外现场采用济南矿岩HDH-1型岩石点荷载仪对矿区内各类岩石进行点荷载试验,并通过前人总结的点荷载强度与单轴抗压强度转换公式计算出了各类岩石的单轴抗压强度及层状(条带状)岩石的各向异性指数。本次点荷载试验克服了昆仑山区岩石测试加工工序复杂、周期较长、成本高等因素,且适用于风化层、蚀变带内不易进行室内压缩试验的岩石,是一种间接测量估算岩石相关强度参数的快捷方法,对以后西部山区的工程地质勘察工作具有较为广泛的借鉴作用。

露天矿开采过程边坡加固技术研究与应用

针对铜山口铜矿露天开采过程中边坡稳定性的关键问题,系统研究边坡加固技术及其应用。通过分析铜山口铜矿的工程概况、边坡稳定性理论基础及影响因素,提出针对性的加固原则、策略和技术措施。采用综合加固方法,如爆破振动控制、排水系统设计、弱层加固与边坡整形、增设平台与支护结构等,可以提高边坡的稳定性,确保开采安全,提高生产效率。以及对加陡边坡的可行性进行探讨,为铜山口铜矿的边坡加固与优化设计提供了科学依据。

边坡监测与治理技术在高寒矿区露天煤矿生态修复中的应用研究

边坡治理是露天矿山生态修复中的重要内容之一。以青海木里矿区聚乎更区为例,针对高寒矿区露天煤矿的边坡问题识别、监测和治理开展了系统研究,通过遥感、物探、钻探及地表测量等手段研究了矿区内不稳定边坡发育特征及稳定性。研究结果表明:建立了以遥感技术为核心,辅以常规的地表监测、地质调查、物探及钻探等手段的“天空地时”一体化不稳定边坡探查监测体系,确定矿区内不稳定边坡发育特征及稳定性,为矿山修复治理针对性开展边坡治理提供依据;采用高危渣山降高减载和边坡减坡治理技术,对边坡台阶进行清坡处理,消除浮石和崩塌等灾害,对渣山削坡卸载,使采坑边坡和渣山边坡达到稳定状态;并以聚乎更4号井南渣山为例,根据高密度电法探测和钻探验证,识别出了常年冻土上限和渣土层与原采坑基岩界线两个滑移面,确定后缘载荷过大是导致滑坡的主要因素,采取“后缘降高减载+边坡减坡+水系连通+综合监测”的治理方案,治理后既消除了对边坡前缘的载荷,又为后期植被复绿提供了稳定的立地条件。多期次动态监测表明边坡后缘已趋于稳定;边坡监测及治理技术在木里矿区生态修复治理中得到广泛使用,治理后的渣山边坡坡度控制均小于26°,有效消除了不稳定边坡对修复治理的影响,保障了矿山生态修复治理成效。

某钨矿露地联采关键地压灾害监测预警研究

某钨矿形成了露地联采的开采局面,面临着井下群采空区与隔离间柱稳定性、露采边坡稳定性、露地相互影响等关键地压灾害问题。设计建设了最先进的66通道微震监测系统、测量机器人与边坡雷达等地压监测预警系统。文章详细介绍了一次典型的岩体失稳垮塌的成功预警案例。上述综合性的地压监测手段将为矿山安全生产提供重要的技术支撑。

露天矿地下水控制技术及对边坡稳定性的影响

我国富水露天矿多且涌水量大,若矿山地下水或边坡处治不当,将面临着“水患难止、边坡难固、有矿难采”的窘境。为解决露天矿遇到的水患和边坡失稳的问题,基于我国露天矿先后发展的垂直疏水孔、水平疏水孔、坑下大口径疏水孔和井群疏水等抽排方式,坑底泄水巷、基坑降水和辐射井疏干等疏放方式以及钻孔注浆帷幕、地下混凝土连续墙帷幕、钻孔咬合桩帷幕、防渗膜帷幕等截水帷幕和地层回灌水帷幕等多种地下水控制技术;开展了不同露天矿地下水控制技术对地下水位、端帮边坡岩土体力学性质变化、坡体应力变化和边坡稳定性系数影响的研究,分析了截水帷幕作用下地下水位抬升与边坡稳定性变化规律。研究结果表明:通过抽排方式、疏放方式将露天矿山地下水疏干或疏降可有效降低地下水位,减少边坡岩土体含水率,提高边坡岩土体黏聚力和内摩擦角,减小坡体的静水压力和水平推力,整体提高边坡稳定性系数,但大量疏排地下水又造成水资源的浪费和污染;截水帷幕能够解决疏排降水造成的地下水位下降幅度太大、疏排水量巨大、水资源浪费和污染的问题;在截水帷幕作用下,露天矿截水帷幕外侧水位不断抬升,引起截水帷幕外侧边坡岩土体含水率增加、黏聚力和内摩擦角减小、坡体的静水压力和水平推力增大,而截水帷幕内侧边坡岩土体含水率减小、黏聚力和内摩擦角增大、坡体的静水压力和水平推力减小,从而引起露天矿边坡稳定性系数略有降低;通过截水帷幕可以控制露天矿边坡地下水位,进而保持边坡岩土体力学参数在合理范围,维持边坡稳定性系数在安全区间,实现露天矿地下水资源保护与边坡安全的平衡。