Stability Analysis of Surrounding Rock in Mining Tunnels Based on Microseismic Monitoring and Numerical Simulation

Hao Wu, Qingfeng Li (), Chuanqu Zhu and Pei Tang
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Hao Wu: School of Resources, Environment and Safety Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
Qingfeng Li: School of Resources, Environment and Safety Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
Chuanqu Zhu: School of Resources, Environment and Safety Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China
Pei Tang: School of Resources, Environment and Safety Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, China

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 2, 1-16

Abstract: In response to the safety hazards and environmental impacts caused by the decrease in the stability of the surrounding rock of the roadway and the frequent occurrence of microseismic activities during coal mining, the 4331 fully mechanized mining face of Nanpingdong Coal Mine was selected as a case study. Microseismic monitoring technology was used to analyze the spatial distribution of microseismic events in the surrounding rock during mining, and by establishing a FLAC3D numerical model, the displacement of surrounding rock and the evolution law of plastic zone during mining process are studied. The results confirmed that elastic strain energy in the rock is the primary source of microseismic energy. Using FISH language, a distribution cloud map of elastic strain energy was generated and compared with the microseismic event distribution and energy results. The findings indicate that as mining advances, the frequency and energy of microseismic events increase, particularly near faults, with roadway roof rupture exacerbating the events. The distribution of microseismic events correlates strongly with the depth of mining face advancement, highlighting the significant impact of mining activities on surrounding rock stability. The numerical simulation results closely align with on-site microseismic monitoring data, validating the simulation’s accuracy. This study proposes a method for dynamic monitoring and control of roadway surrounding rock stability through real-time microseismic monitoring and numerical simulation, aiming to mitigate surface environmental damage from underground mining.

Keywords: mining impact; surrounding rock stability; microseismic activity; numerical modelling; environmental effects (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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