Research into stress-strain state of the mass under open pit with a change in the open-pit bottom width

Askar Imashev¹, Aigerim Suimbayeva¹, Gaukhar Zhunusbekova¹, Sholpan Zeitinova¹, Aidar Kuttybayev², Aibek Mussin¹

¹NJSC "Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University", Karaganda, Kazakhstan

²Satbayev University, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Min. miner. depos. 2022, 16(3):61-66

https://doi.org/10.33271/mining16.03.061

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      ABSTRACT

      Purpose. Studying the stress-strain state of the rock mass under the open pit, taking into account the change in the open-pit bottom width in order to reveal the geomechanical state and determine the safe parameters of the rock bridge.

      Methods. The peculiarities of the stress-strain state formation in the transition zone have been studied according to the methodology using numerical research methods and taking into account the geological strength index (GSI). Using this index, it is possible to take into account rock fracturing, water cut, lithology and other strength indicators, due to which there is a correct transition from the rock sample strength to the mass strength.

      Findings. Based on the numerical modeling results, it has been determined that an increase in the open-pit bottom width leads to a decrease in the zone of tensile stresses concentration in the arch pillar of the stope block. This, in turn, has a positive effect on the rock bridge stability, that is, the probability of the rock bridge collapse does not increase with an increase in the width of the open-pit bottom.

      Originality. For the first time, the dependence has been obtained of the horizontal stresses σ3 distribution at the stages of the open-pit bottom expansion at the Akzhal Zinc-Lead Mine. This makes it possible to realistically predict changes in the geomechanical state of the rock bridge depending on the width of the open-pit bottom.

      Practical implications. When predicting the change in the stress-strain state in the transition zone and determining the rock bridge safe parameters, it is possible to reduce the probability of their destruction and make timely management decisions on safe conditions for mining the reserves.

      Keywords: stress-strain state, protecting pillar, geological strength index, numerical analysis

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