Theory and Technology of Water-Induced Geological Disaster Prevention and Water Resource Utilization in Mines

Dear Colleagues,

The deep areas and surface slopes of mines exhibit complex geological conditions. When combined with extreme precipitation and high-intensity mining activities, these conditions are highly susceptible to triggering a series of water-induced geological disasters, including landslides, water inrush, and rock pillar weakening. These events threaten the safety and stability of mining operations and lead to considerable resource wastage. Studying the occurrence mechanism, disaster prediction methods, and prevention measures of water-induced geological disasters can provide a theoretical basis and effective solutions for disaster prevention and resource utilization.

By studying the fundamental mechanics theory of water-bearing coal rocks, technologies for the resource utilization of mine water, mechanisms of surrounding rock water disasters, and advanced technologies for early warning and prevention of water-induced geological disasters, accurate prediction and rapid response to water-induced mine hazards can be achieved. This can minimize the losses caused by water-induced mine disasters and effectively utilize water resources in mines. Therefore, this Special Issue aims to discuss the latest advances in the theory and technology of water-induced mine hazard prevention and resource utilization.

All manuscripts related to the proposed topic are welcome. The Special Issue may include (without being limited to) the following themes:

1. Fundamental mechanics of water-bearing coal and rock.
2. Mechanism of surrounding rock water disaster.
3. Theory and technology of monitoring, forewarning, prevention, and control of water-induced mine hazards.
4. Mechanism and prevention techniques of landslides, debris flows, and erosion caused by rainfall on the surface of mines.
5. Theory and technology of coordinated exploitation of coal–water dual resources.
6. Resource utilization of mine water.
7. Other related technologies for water-induced mine disaster prevention and resource utilization.

Given your competence in this area, we invite you to contribute a paper on the aforementioned subjects or any relevant issues.

Dr. Helong Gu
Dr. Fan Feng
Dr. Yuan Zhao
Guest Editors

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