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- Title
Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in Underground Galleries with Varying Dimensions.
- Authors
Yetkin, Mustafa Emre; Özfırat, Muharrem Kemal; Yenice, Hayati; Onargan, Turgay
- Abstract
In underground mining, stresses within the rock mass are initially in a state of equilibrium. Excavation disrupts this balance, necessitating the establishment of a new stress equilibrium. The reinforcement of mine galleries is contingent upon an understanding of the geomechanical properties of the rock mass. Furthermore, the dimensions of these galleries significantly influence the distribution of stresses around them. This study investigates the normal and horizontal stresses surrounding galleries of varying dimensions, excavated under identical rock mass conditions. The findings facilitate the recommendation of optimal gallery sizes that minimize stress concentrations. Consequently, these recommendations are instrumental in enabling the selection of gallery sizes that enhance mining safety and ensure sustainable production.
- Subjects
MINERAL industries; EXCAVATION; MINE safety; SUSTAINABLE development; FINITE element method
- Publication
Environmental & Earth Sciences Research Journal, 2024, Vol 11, Issue 1, p20
- ISSN
2369-5668
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18280/eesrj.110102