Chapter 11 Coal mining subsidence in the UK

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 291-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurance Donnelly
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Longwall Mining ◽  
Ground Surface ◽  
Mining Subsidence ◽  
Ground Movement ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Mine Roadway ◽  
Coal Mining Subsidence ◽  
The Uk

AbstractOne of the geohazards associated with coal mining is subsidence. Coal was originally extracted where it outcropped, then mining became progressively deeper via shallow workings including bell pits, which later developed into room-and-pillar workings. By the middle of the 1900s, coal was mined in larger open pits and underground by longwall mining methods. The mining of coal can often result in the subsidence of the ground surface. Generally, there are two main types of subsidence associated with coal mining. The first is the generation of crown holes caused by the collapse of mine entries and mine roadway intersections and the consolidation of shallow voids. The second is where longwall mining encourages the roof to fail to relieve the strains on the working face and this generates a subsidence trough. The ground movement migrates upwards and outwards from the seam being mined and ultimately causes the subsidence and deformation of the ground surface. Methods are available to predict mining subsidence so that existing or proposed structures and land developments may be safeguarded. Ground investigative methods and geotechnical engineering options are also available for sites that have been or may be adversely affected by coal mining subsidence.

Chapter 17 Mining-induced fault reactivation in the UK

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 425-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurance Donnelly
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Ground Deformation ◽  
Ground Surface ◽  
Surface Mining ◽  
Fault Reactivation ◽  
Mining Subsidence ◽  
Ground Movements ◽  
Ground Deformations ◽  
Coal Mining Subsidence ◽  
The Uk

AbstractFaults are susceptible to reactivation during coal mining subsidence. The effects may be the generation of a scarp along the ground surface that may or may not be accompanied by associated ground deformation including fissuring or compression. Reactivated faults vary considerably in their occurrence, height, length and geometry. Some reactivated faults may not be recognizable along the ground surface, known only to those who have measured the ground movements or who are familiar with the associated subtle ground deformations. In comparison, other reactivated faults generate scarps up to several metres high and many kilometres long, often accompanied by widespread fissuring of the ground surface. Mining subsidence-induced reactivated faults have caused damage to roads, structures and land. The objective of this chapter is to provide a general overview of the occurrence and characteristics of fault reactivation in the UK.

The influence of subsidence attributable to coal mining on the environment, development and restoration; some examples from Western Europe and South Africa

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. G. Bell ◽  
D. D. Genske
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Longwall Mining ◽  
Ground Surface ◽  
Potential Hazard ◽  
Existing Buildings ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Abandoned Coal Mines ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Total Extraction

Abstract Coal mining has been practised in some parts of the world, notably western Europe, for centuries and this type of mining has evolved over time as mines became deeper and larger. Today coal is worked primarily by room-and-pillar, and by longwall methods. One of the consequences of mining is subsidence, and it is associated with past and present mine workings. Indeed, old abandoned coal mines worked by the room-and-pillar method, which occur at shallow depth, often present a potential hazard as pillars collapse or voids migrate to the surface. Frequently, the situation is compounded by the fact that such workings are unrecorded. Subsidence prediction in such cases is impossible. In longwall mining, the total extraction of panels takes place, the working face being supported, while support is removed from behind the working face allowing the roof to collapse. Subsidence consequent on longwall mining can be regarded as more or less contemporaneous with mining and is normally predictable. This means that it is possible to develop an area after subsidence due to longwall mining has occurred or to incorporate features into the design of buildings and structures that will accommodate ground movements generated by subsidence. The nature of subsidence can be affected by discontinuities in the surface strata or the presence of superficial deposits. Of course, subsidence can adversely affect existing buildings and structures which do not incorporate special design features. In severe cases of subsidence damage, buildings may have to be demolished. Important buildings may be restored. Another problem associated with subsidence is flooding due to notable lowering of the ground surface. Examples of such problems and solutions are highlighted by the examples given.

Research and Application on Technology of Flood-Storage and Flood-Detention of Coal Mining Subsidence Area of Suzhou Coal Mine

2014 ◽  
Vol 641-642 ◽  
pp. 80-83
Author(s):  
Jia Zhong Zheng ◽  
Mei Zhu ◽  
Zheng Long Wang
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Dynamic Change ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Flood Routing ◽  
Mining Subsidence ◽  
Subsidence Area ◽  
The Status ◽  
Suzhou City ◽  
Change Trend ◽  
Coal Mining Subsidence

The artical is based on the investigation of the basis of the status quo of Zhuxianzhuang and Luling coal mining subsidence area in Anhui province Suzhou city(hereinafter referred to as the "Zhu Lu subsidence area"), a preliminary analysis of the dynamic change trend of detention space in Zhu Lu subsidence area, and based on the hysteresis storage conditions of subsidence area, use the flood routing model to simulate the hysteresis effect of storage at different subsidence scenarios of different frequency flood. Finally, using the experience type channel evolution model and peak delay routing model further revealed storage effect on flood process of Zhu Lu subsidence area.

3D Visual Technology of Geo-Deformation Disasters Induced by Mining Subsidence Based on ArcGIS Engine

2012 ◽  
Vol 500 ◽  
pp. 428-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Ming Yang ◽  
Jun Ting Ma ◽  
Bo Pang ◽  
Yi Bin Wang ◽  
Ran Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Surface Deformation ◽  
Ground Deformation ◽  
Ground Surface ◽  
Horizontal Displacement ◽  
Mining Subsidence ◽  
Underground Coal Mining ◽  
Vertical Movements ◽  
Probability Integral Method ◽  
Arcgis Engine

Mining subsidence often produces significant horizontal and vertical movements at the ground surface, the surface deformation induced by underground coal mining can be predicted by probability integral method, and the surface geo-deformation disasters can be visualized based on GIS components. A three dimensional (3D) visualizing system of surface geo-deformation information is designed and developed with ArcGIS Engine and C# in the study. According to the surface deformation-predicted data induced by underground coal mining in Guobei Coalmine of Huaibei mine field, the extents and degrees of ground deformation disasters are visualized in 3D views for surface vertical subsidence, slope, curvature, horizontal displacement and horizontal strain based on the GIS-developed application platform.

scholarly journals A New Method to Monitor the Coal Mining Subsidence by Gravimetry

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 304-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinyun Guo ◽  
Hongjuan Yu ◽  
Yi Shen ◽  
Wang Li ◽  
Bin Guo
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Mining Subsidence ◽  
New Method ◽  
Coal Mining Subsidence

scholarly journals Calculation of Residual Surface Subsidence Above Abandoned Longwall Coal Mining

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ximin Cui ◽  
Yuling Zhao ◽  
Guorui Wang ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Chunyi Li
Keyword(s):  
Coal Mining ◽  
Longwall Mining ◽  
Land Reclamation ◽  
Surface Subsidence ◽  
Mining Subsidence ◽  
First Year ◽  
Longwall Coal Mining ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Ecological Reconstruction

Exhausted or abandoned underground longwall mining may lead to long-term residual subsidence on surface land, which can cause some problems when the mined-out land is used for construction, land reclamation and ecological reconstruction. Thus, it is important to assess the stability and suitability of the land with a consideration of residual surface subsidence. Assuming a linear monotonic decrease in the annual residual surface subsidence, the limit of the sum of the annual residual subsidence factor, and continuity between surface subsidence in the last year of the weakening period and the residual surface subsidence in the first year, we establish a model to calculate the duration of residual subsidence and the annual residual surface subsidence factor caused by abandoned longwall coal mining. The duration of residual surface subsidence increases with the increase in mining thickness as well as the factor of extreme residual subsidence. The proposed method can quantitatively calculate the annual residual subsidence, the accumulative residual subsidence, and the potential future accumulative residual subsidence. This approach can be used to reasonably evaluate the stability and suitability of old mining subsidence areas and will be beneficial for the design of mining subsidence land reclamation and ecological reconstruction.

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