Mechanism, Prevention and Control of Rockburst in Underground Mines

Dear Colleagues,

Rockburst refers to the dynamic failure of rock mass, involving a sudden release of strain energy which causes violent material ejections to the mine opening. Rockburst is one of the most formidable mining hazards found in underground mines, posing significant threats to personnel, equipment, and infrastructure. In recent years, with the continuous increase in mining depth, underground mines have encountered high in situ stress and challenging environments in the deep rock mass, resulting in frequent rockbursts in most mining countries. To address this challenge, intensive analytical analyses and laboratory tests have been conducted to investigate the occurrence mechanism of rockbursts. Furthermore, to achieve effective burst hazard control and prevention, several techniques such as microseismic, stress, and acoustic emission (AE) monitoring have been applied to burst-prone mines. Many methods have been developed, whether for assessing rock stability around excavations or identifying precursors before burst damage. Therefore, to gain a deeper understanding of the latest research progress on rockbursts in underground mines, this Topic invites original papers on the rockburst mechanism, as well as its prevention and control. All interested authors are welcome to submit manuscripts on (but not limited to) the following topics: (1) rockburst mechanism studies using laboratory tests, analytical analysis, and numerical modeling, (2) seismic methods for burst risk assessment and hazard forecast, and (3) innovative hazard prevention and control techniques in field applications.

Prof. Dr. Anye Cao
Dr. Changbin Wang
Topic Editors