GEOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT OF ROCKS UNDER MINING IN THE PERIOD OF AN EARTHQUAKE AT KAZ DEPOSIT

The paper gives geological, technical and geomechanical characteristic of Kaz deposit. Parameters of extraction blocks and their extraction sequence are determined. Strains of rock mass are assessed based on measurements taken using deep-seated plugs. Stability of exposed surfaces is estimated using values of critical stresses. The found safety factors imply that the undermined strata are stable. The authors have analyzed geodynamics of rock mass in the periods of large-scale blasting and earthquakes. Damaged rock areas in underground excavations are located. It is found that a strong seismic event has taken place due to stress redistribution after a large-scale explosion and owing to counter advance of the mining front. The authors propose mining safety enhancement measures.

Keywords

Rocks, deposit, stress, borehole, seismic event, shock.

Issue number: 9
Year: 2016
ISBN:
UDK: 622.831; 622.235
DOI:
Authors: Eremenko A. A., Aleksandrov A. N., Klimko V. K., Shtirts V. А., Suzdalev P. V.

About authors: Eremenko A.A., Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Deputy Director for Science, e-mail: yeryom@misd.nsc.ru, Chinakal Institute of Mining of Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630091, Novosibirsk, Russia, Aleksandrov A.N., Researcher, e-mail: aan@ngs.ru, Chinakal Institute of Mining of Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630091, Novosibirsk, Russia, Klimko V.K., Main Specialist, Rockburst Prediction and Prevention Service, e-mail: Valery.Klimko@evraz.com, Tashtagol Division, EVRAZRUDA, 652970, Tashtagol, Kemerovo Region, Russia, Shtirts V.А., Chief of the Rockburst Prediction and Prevention Service, e-mail: Vladimir.Shtirts@evraz.com, Tashtagol Division, EVRAZRUDA, 652970, Tashtagol, Kemerovo Region, Russia, Suzdalev P.V., Chief of the Rockburst Prediction and Prevention Service, Kaz Division, EVRAZRUDA, 652970, Kaz, Kemerovo Region, Russia.

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