Geomechanical Aspects of Abandoned Room and Pillar Mines and Remediation Measures

Geomechanical Aspects of Abandoned Room and Pillar Mines and Remediation Measures deals with the occurrence, prediction and control of subsidence issues encountered in room and pillar mining, including creep, degradation, and seismic aspects. The book distinguishes itself by: Presenting a unified treatise of room and pillar mines Use of clear definitions and explanations of fundamental concepts Considering long-term aspects (creep and degradation), seismic effects, remedial measures, contact type and remote-sensing monitoring techniques Inclusion of physical and numerical modeling Demonstrating an inside view of procedures and solution techniques This book provides a clear understanding of active and/or abandoned room and pillar mines. It is aimed at academics and engineers with a mining and/or civil engineering background, but also serves as a reference for undergraduate and graduate students. .