Advances in the Mechanisms and Control of Underground Engineering Disasters

Dear Colleagues,

Underground engineering structures face numerous challenges related to unexpected disasters such as rockbursts, ground collapses, and other geological hazards. Understanding the mechanisms behind these occurrences is vital for ensuring safety and enhancing the stability of underground structures. This Special Issue aims to explore the dynamic mechanical properties of rocks and their critical role in the occurrence of underground engineering disasters. Rockbursts, characterized by sudden and violent releases of energy, pose significant risks during underground excavation and mining operations. Investigating the conditions that lead to rock instability, including geological factors, stress conditions, and rock mass behavior, is essential for effective risk assessment and disaster prevention. Additionally, advancements in monitoring technologies and numerical modeling provide new insights into predicting these phenomena.

This Special Issue invites contributions that focus on the mechanisms of rockbursts and other underground hazards, including, but not limited to, dynamic rock mechanics, rock energy and damage behavior, rock fracture behavior, failure mechanisms in rock masses, and the role of geological conditions. We also encourage research on innovative methods and technologies for disaster control, such as engineering rock support systems, real-time monitoring solutions, and risk management strategies. Research articles, reviews, case studies, and experimental investigations that contribute to the understanding and control of underground engineering disasters are welcome.

Dr. Song Luo
Dr. Zhixiang Song
Dr. Yusong Zhao
Guest Editors

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