Geomechanical evaluation of roof-and-pillar parameters in transition to underground mining

Abstract

The authors present studies into geomechanics of Berezit gold–polymetal deposit at the stage of transition from open pit to underground mining. The authors have carried out geodynamic zoning and evaluated parameters of modern stress field. Rock mass ratings are used to assess physical properties of rocks. Rock mass stress state at various stages of mining is examined using numerical modeling, and underground mining system parameters are evaluated using Mathews procedure and analytical relations.