Strata Control in Mines
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 36
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ground control; rock mechanics
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Dear Colleagues,
Underground mining will cause rock strata to experience different degrees of movement, including bending, cracking, and potential collapse, resulting in roadway deformation, roof collapse, surface subsidence, and other hazards. Strata control techniques play an important role in maintaining the stable operation of underground mines by effectively controlling the stress distribution and deformation of surrounding rock. Strata control techniques, including support systems such as anchor bolting, hydraulic supports, and roadway-side support, are used to strengthen roadway-surrounding rock and ensure safe working conditions. In addition, advanced monitoring technologies, such as anchor stress meters and ground pressure sensors, are used to assess real-time rock behavior and optimize support strategies. The application of strata control techniques not only improves mine safety but also enhances resource recovery efficiency and prolongs the service life of underground excavation. This Special Issue highlights innovative approaches and advances in formation control technology to promote sustainable and efficient mining practices.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Rock support;
- Grouting reinforcement;
- Mine pressure control;
- Gob-side entry retaining;
- Backfill mining;
- Monitoring and numerical simulation;
- Strata management;
- Roof control;
- Surface subsidence control;
- Rock burst and coal burst control;
- Water hazard control;
- Numerical simulation and intelligent control.
Dr. Ying Xu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- underground mining
- strata management
- monitoring and control techniques
- mine safety
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