Based on the characteristics of strata movement of solid backfilling mining technology, the surface subsidence prediction method based on the equivalent mining height theory was proposed, and the parameters selection ...Based on the characteristics of strata movement of solid backfilling mining technology, the surface subsidence prediction method based on the equivalent mining height theory was proposed, and the parameters selection guideline of this method was also described. While comparing the parameters of caving mining with equivalent height, the subsidence efficient can be calculated according to the mining height and bulk factor of sagging zone and fracture zone, the tangent of main influence angle of solid backfilling mining is reduced by 0.2-0.5（while it cannot be less than 1.0）. For sake of safety, offset of the inflection point is set to zero, and other parameters, such as horizontal movement coefficient and main propagation angle are equal to the corresponding parameters of caving mining with equivalent height. In the last part, a case study of solid backfilling mining subsidence prediction was described. The results show the applicability of this method and the difference of the maximum subsidence point between the prediction and the observation is less than 5%.展开更多
Subsidence data acquisition methods are crucial to mining subsidence research and an essential component of achieving the goal of environmentally friendly coal mining.The origin and history of the existing methods of ...Subsidence data acquisition methods are crucial to mining subsidence research and an essential component of achieving the goal of environmentally friendly coal mining.The origin and history of the existing methods of field monitoring,calcula-tion,and simulation were introduced.It summarized and analyzed the main applications,flaws and solutions,and improve-ments of these methods.Based on this analysis,the future developing directions of subsidence data acquisition methods were prospected and suggested.The subsidence monitoring methods have evolved from conventional ground monitoring to combined methods involving ground-based,space-based,and air-based measurements.While the conventional methods are mature in technology and reliable in accuracy,emerging remote sensing technologies have obvious advantages in terms of reducing field workload and increasing data coverage.However,these remote sensing methods require further technological development to be more suitable for monitoring mining subsidence.The existing subsidence calculation methods have been applied to various geological and mining conditions,and many improvements have already been made.In the future,more attention should be paid to unifying the studies of calculation methods and mechanical principles.The simulation methods are quite dependent on the similarity of the model to the site conditions and are generally used as an auxiliary data source for subsidence studies.The cross-disciplinary studies between subsidence data acquisition methods and other technologies should be given serious consideration,as they can be expected to lead to breakthroughs in areas such as theories,devices,software,and other aspects.展开更多
The research and achievements made on seismic subsidence of loess,obtained over the past30 years,were reviewed.Seismic Subsidence of Loess(SSL)has been verified by microstructure characteristics,dynamic triaxial exper...The research and achievements made on seismic subsidence of loess,obtained over the past30 years,were reviewed.Seismic Subsidence of Loess(SSL)has been verified by microstructure characteristics,dynamic triaxial experiments,and in-situ explosion tests,and has become an important subject in the field of seismic loess engineering research.While,the research is still in the stage of theoretical study of saturated soil,and there are no representative cases of seismic subsidence of loess in historical earthquakes.It is difficult to express structure characteristics using microstructure morphology.While,soil mechanics are available methods for this.Seismic subsidence judgment is absolute in some certain value ranges for several parameters.Therefore,probabilistic judgment should be developed.The seismic subsidence ratio is estimated mostly by empirical formulas or semiempirical and semi-theoretical formulas,which are based on laboratory data.These formulas are not established on the basis of physical process and mechanics of seismic subsidence,and this leads to more variables,complicated computation,and poor practicability.To solve these problems,we need to distinguish the main factors and corresponding variables,to establish a mechanics model for seismic subsidence estimation,and to characterize its physio-mechanical process.The key of anti-seismic subsidence treatment is to reduce the seismic subsidence property of soils,and to lower the interaction between the soil body and underground structures.展开更多
Population growth leads to increased utilization of water resources.One of these resources is groundwater,which has steadily declined each year.The depletion of these resources brings about various environmental chall...Population growth leads to increased utilization of water resources.One of these resources is groundwater,which has steadily declined each year.The depletion of these resources brings about various environmental challenges.The present study aimed to explore the relationship between groundwater fluctuations and land subsidence in the Malayer Plain,Iran,focusing on quantifying subsidence resulting from groundwater extraction.Using Sentinel-1 satellite data(2014–2019)and monthly piezometric measurements(1996–2018),the analysis revealed an average deformation velocity of–6.3 cm yr–1,with accumulated subsidence of–32 cm over the 2014–2019 period.The maximum subsidence rate reached 10.3 cm yr–1 in areas of intensive agricultural activity.A wavelet-PCA spatiotemporal analysis of groundwater fluctuations identified critical multi-scale patterns strongly correlated with subsidence trends.Regression analysis between subsidence rates and groundwater fluctuations at various wavelet decomposition levels explained 75%of the variance(R2=0.75),indicating that intermediate-scale groundwater declines were the primary drivers of subsidence.Furthermore,land use analysis using Landsat data(1999–2021)revealed a 6230-ha increase in irrigated farmland,contributing to heightened groundwater extraction and subsidence rates.These findings highlight the critical need for sustainable groundwater management to mitigate the risks of continued subsidence in the region.展开更多
The North China Plain is vital hub for agricultural production and urban development.However,decades of excessive groundwater extraction have resulted on significant land subsidence,posing severe threats to the region...The North China Plain is vital hub for agricultural production and urban development.However,decades of excessive groundwater extraction have resulted on significant land subsidence,posing severe threats to the region's socio-economic stability and sustainable development.The relationship between land deformation and groundwater storage Anomalies in this region remains insufficiently understood,and the driving factors behind land subsidence require further exploration.This study employs downscaled GRACE and SBAS InSAR technologies to monitor and analyze land subsidence and groundwater storage Anoma-lies in four representative cities of the North China Plain:Beijing,Tianjin,Cangzhou,and Hengshui.Using geodetector methods,the study investigates the driving factors of land subsidence,incorporating both natu-ral environmental and human activity factors.The results indicate that:(1)Groundwater storage in the North China Plain generally exhibited an overall declining trend from 2002 to 2022,with the rate of decrease weakening from southwest to northeast,showing a clear spatial clustering pattern.(2)While,land subsidence rates in the main urban areas of each city were relatively low,severe subsidence persisted in the surrounding suburban and rural areas.(3)The temporal trends of land subsidence were consistent with changes in groundwater storage across all cities.(4)Groundwater storage Anomalies emerged as the most significant factor influencing the spatial distribution of land subsidence,with a q-value of 0.387,followed by factors such as DEM,evapotranspiration,and rainfall.Seasonal characteristics were evident in land deformation corresponding to groundwater storage Anomalies:During the spring and summer irrigation periods,land subsidence occurred due to groundwater depletion,while in autumn and winter,the surface uplifted with increased groundwater storage.In Cangzhou and Hengshui,excessive deep groundwater extraction caused a lagged response in land subsidence relative to groundwater storage Anomalies.Further-more,interaction among various factors significantly amplified their influence on land subsidence.The interaction between groundwater storage Anomalies and rainfall had the strongest combined effect,under-scoring its critical role in shaping land subsidence in the study area.The findings offer valuable insights for the scientific prevention and management of land subsidence in the North China Plain.展开更多
The expansion of construction land on slopes in mountainous cities like Lanzhou has addressed the shortage of flat land but compromised slope stability,leading to uneven land subsidence and risks to infrastructure.Thi...The expansion of construction land on slopes in mountainous cities like Lanzhou has addressed the shortage of flat land but compromised slope stability,leading to uneven land subsidence and risks to infrastructure.This study assessed the land subsidence before and after urban expansion in five areas of Lanzhou by using slope spectrum construction method and gradient expansion intensity measurement that integrated with SBAS-InSAR technology.The results show that construction land on slopes over 20°increased significantly,accounting for 16%of new construction land.The average slope spectrum index was 4.02,with the upper slope limit rising by 8.2°.The land subsidence rate threshold increased by 10 mm/a,and the proportion of pixels experiencing subsidence greater than 5 mm/year rose from 3.63%to 5.24%.Increased construction intensity on slopes caused higher and faster subsidence,which diminished with greater distance from the expansion areas.Areas with slopes between 10°and 25°saw the greatest acceleration in subsidence.Geological composition,building density,groundwater exploitation,and cut-and-fill thickness collectively influence land subsidence rates.This study provides a scientific basis for mitigating geological disaster risks and promoting safe urban development in mountainous cities.展开更多
The Small Baseline Subset InSAR(SBAS-InSAR)and unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)as common ocean-land technologies,have been extensively applied in subsidence,glacial movement,surface deformation,and maritime positioning ...The Small Baseline Subset InSAR(SBAS-InSAR)and unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)as common ocean-land technologies,have been extensively applied in subsidence,glacial movement,surface deformation,and maritime positioning and navigation.A novel method integrating SBAS-InSAR and UAV photogrammetry is used to analyze ground subsidence deformation in the Gesar gold mine located in Maqu,Northwest China.This approach uses SBAS-InSAR to calculate two-dimensional deformation data for capturing ascending and descending measurements.This method can provide precise information on small-sized deformations within mining regions.The deformation data obtained from UAVs and the vertical deformation data derived from InSAR are integrated to generate comprehensive and accurate ground subsidence data from the mining district.Results demonstrate that using a combined InSAR(vertical)and UAV technique to analyze surface subsidence in mining districts resolves inconsistency between the line-of-sight and deformation orientations.Furthermore,the incoherence issue of InSAR in regions with large deformation gradients is addressed,while the inherent errors of UAV monitoring of mining surface subsidence are mitigated.The genetic algorithm(GA)-backpropagation(BP)neural network algorithm is combined with InSAR data to predict subsidence in collapsed areas.As observed,the GA-BP algorithm has the smallest residual under the same training samples.Therefore,the GA-BP neural network model can effectively predict surface subsidence in mining areas and can be used for subsequent subsidence prediction.展开更多
Underground coal mining induces significant surface deformation and environmental damage,particularly in deeply buried mining areas with thin bedrock and thick alluvial layers.Based on the case study of the Zhaogu No....Underground coal mining induces significant surface deformation and environmental damage,particularly in deeply buried mining areas with thin bedrock and thick alluvial layers.Based on the case study of the Zhaogu No.2 coal mine in Xinxiang City,Henan Province,China,this study employs a comprehensive research methodology,integrating field investigations,numerical simulations,and theoretical analyses,to explore the surface subsidence features at deeply buried mining areas with thin bedrock and thick alluvial layers,to reveal the effect of alluvial thickness on the surface subsidence characteristics.The findings indicate that the surface subsidence areas span 4.2 km2 with an advanced influence distance of 540 m.The rate of surface subsidence primarily depends on the panel's position and its advancing rate.Moreover,the thickness of the alluvial layer amplifies both the extent and magnitude of surface deformation.The displacement of overlying rock primarily exhibits a two-stage progression:the thin bedrock control stage and the alluvial control stage.In the thin bedrock control stage,surface subsidence initiates with relatively low subsidence values and amplitudes.Subsequently,in the alluvial control stage,surface subsidence accelerates,leading to a rapid increase in both subsidence values and amplitudes.These characteristics of rock formation displacement result in distinct phases of surface subsidence.Furthermore,the paper addresses the utilization of surface subsidence areas and proposes a method for calculating reservoir storage capacity in these areas.According to calculations,the storage capacity amounts to 1.05e7 m^(3).The research findings provide valuable insights into the surface subsidence laws in regions with similar geological conditions and practical implications for the management and utilization of subsided areas.展开更多
0 INTRODUCTION Due to the rapid population growth and the accelerated urbanization process,the contradiction between the demand for expanding ground space and the limited available land scale is becoming increasingly ...0 INTRODUCTION Due to the rapid population growth and the accelerated urbanization process,the contradiction between the demand for expanding ground space and the limited available land scale is becoming increasingly prominent.China has implemented and completed several largescale land infilling and excavation projects(Figure 1),which have become the main way to increase land resources and expand construction land.展开更多
Unlike conventional room and pillar underground coal mining,where subsidence is designed to be prevented,subsidence is a planned outcome of other methodologies.These include high extraction retreat,where the roof supp...Unlike conventional room and pillar underground coal mining,where subsidence is designed to be prevented,subsidence is a planned outcome of other methodologies.These include high extraction retreat,where the roof supporting pillars are systematically removed,and longwall mining,which employs a machine that mines a continuous strip of coal,thus leaving no roof supports.Both types result in the surface dropping -70% of the mined-out thickness.In Illinois there was a concern that farm land thus subsided would be lost to productive agriculture.Consequently,the possibility that planned mine subsidence would be banned in Illinois lead to the creation of the Illinois Mine Subsidence Research Program in 1985 to investigate agricultural impacts of planned mine subsidence and the possibility of mitigating its impact.Its findings established that subsidence was not as detrimental as feared and that the impacts could be mitigated.The project was a successful collaboration of state and federal governments and local Universities.Similarly,in Queensland,longwall mining is opposed by some in the farming community.In response,Bandanna Energy,the company planning the mining,organized the Agricultural Coexistence Research Committee to oversee research into the mitigation of longwall mining impacts.Although the soils,climate,and regulatory regimes are different,concerns of the local communities are similar.展开更多
Coastal subsidence monitoring typically employs Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)positioning technology.This method provides information only about subsidence below the station base.Sediments in coastal areas t...Coastal subsidence monitoring typically employs Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)positioning technology.This method provides information only about subsidence below the station base.Sediments in coastal areas tend to accumulate quickly,and subsidence can change significantly due to compaction and alluvium.Therefore,monitoring subsidence above the base is essential to obtain overall coastal subsidence.A new technology called GNSS-Interferometric Reflectometry(GNSS-IR)has been recently developed,which can utilize multipath effects to monitor reflector height.Since the base of the GNSS station is deep and the base length remains constant,the height changes measured by the GNSS-IR technology can reflect subsidence above the base.Accordingly,this paper employs GNSS-IR technology to measure subsidence changes above the base.Additionally,GNSS positioning technology is used to obtain subsidence changes below the base,and the overall subsidence change is then calculated using both GNSS-IR and GNSS positioning technology.The Mississippi River Delta,known for its significant sediment thickness,was selected as the study area,and data from FSHS,GRIS,and MSIN stations was analyzed.The results demonstrate that GNSS-IR can be used to measure the subsidence rate above the base,and the corrected overall subsidence rate is equivalent to the relative sea level rise rate.展开更多
The paper presents the results of terrain subsidence monitoring in Poland's Upper Silesian Coal Basin(USCB)mining area using Differential Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar(DInSAR)and Persistent Scatterer Int...The paper presents the results of terrain subsidence monitoring in Poland's Upper Silesian Coal Basin(USCB)mining area using Differential Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar(DInSAR)and Persistent Scatterer Interferometry(PSI).The study area accounts for almost three million inhabitants where mining which started in the 19th century,has produced severe damage to buildings and urban infrastructures in past years.The analysis aimed to combine eight different datasets,processed in two techniques,coming from various sensors and covering different periods.As a result,a map of areas that have been exposed to subsidence within 3045 square kilometers was obtained.The map covers a period of twenty years of intensive mining activities,i.e.1992-2012.A total of 81 interferograms were used in the study.The interferograms allowed not only to determine subsidence troughs(basins)formed from 1992 to 2012 but also to observe subsidence development over time.The work also included five sets of PSI processing,covering different temporal and spatial ranges,which were used to determine zones of residual subsidence.Based on InSAR datasets,an area of 521 square kilometers under the influence of mining activities were determined.Within the subsiding zones,an area of 312.5 square kilometers of the rapid increase in subsidence was identified on the interferograms.The study of combined different InSAR datasets provided large-area and long-term information on the impact of mining activities in the Upper Silesia Coal Basin.展开更多
Due to the difficulties in obtaining large deformation mining subsidence using differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar （D-InSAR） alone, a new algorithm was proposed to extract large deformation mining ...Due to the difficulties in obtaining large deformation mining subsidence using differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar （D-InSAR） alone, a new algorithm was proposed to extract large deformation mining subsidence using D-InSAR technique and probability integral method. The details of the algorithm are as follows：the control points set, containing correct phase unwrapping points on the subsidence basin edge generated by D-InSAR and several observation points （near the maximum subsidence and inflection points）, was established at first; genetic algorithm （GA） was then used to optimize the parameters of probability integral method; at last, the surface subsidence was deduced according to the optimum parameters. The results of the experiment in Huaibei mining area, China, show that the presented method can generate the correct mining subsidence basin with a few surface observations, and the relative error of maximum subsidence point is about 8.3%, which is much better than that of conventional D-InSAR （relative error is 68.0%）.展开更多
In order to monitor large-area mining subsidence accurately, a high-precision global navigation satellite system （GNSS） monitoring network was established based on the nearby international GNSS service （IGS） stati...In order to monitor large-area mining subsidence accurately, a high-precision global navigation satellite system （GNSS） monitoring network was established based on the nearby international GNSS service （IGS） stations taken as reference points. Given the non-linear motions of IGS stations, the robust Kalman filtering （RKF） model was presented to determine the datum of multi-period monitoring network considering the velocity and weekly solution of IGS stations. The theory proposed was applied to monitoring mining subsidence in northern Anhui coal mine in China. According to the case study, the RKF model to establish monitoring datum is better than the prediction method and the weekly solution from IGS analysis centers （ACs）, and the corresponding precision of deformation can reach up to millimeter level with 4 h observation. The research provides an efficient and accurate approach for monitoring large-area mining subsidence.展开更多
The high resolution Terra SAR-X dataset was employed with DIn SAR and persistent scatterer interferometry（PSI） technique for subsidence monitoring in a mountainous area. For DInS AR technique, the generally used SRT...The high resolution Terra SAR-X dataset was employed with DIn SAR and persistent scatterer interferometry（PSI） technique for subsidence monitoring in a mountainous area. For DInS AR technique, the generally used SRTM and relief-DEM, which was derived from aerial topographic map, were used to evaluate the influence of external DEM. The results show that SRTM could not fully compensate the complex topography of the research area. The corner reflectors installed during the acquisition of SAR dataset were used to estimate the accuracy of geocoding. The terrain corrected geocoding results based on relief-DEM were much better than using SRTM, with the root mean square error（RMSE） being 6.35 m in X direction and 11.65 m in Y direction（both in UTM projection）, around one pixel of the multilooked intensity image to be geocoded. For PSI technique, the results from time-series analysis of multi-baseline differential interferograms were integrated to restrict only persistent scatterer candidates near the boundary of subsiding area for regression analysis. The results demonstrate that PSI can refine the boundary of subsidence, which could then be used to derive some angular parameters to help people to learn the law of subsidence caused by repeated excavation in this area.展开更多
Large scale underground mining of coal resources in China using longwall mining has resulted in ecological and environment problems, including surface subsidence that is considered serious due to competing interests o...Large scale underground mining of coal resources in China using longwall mining has resulted in ecological and environment problems, including surface subsidence that is considered serious due to competing interests of prime agricultural lands, food security, and regional economic development. The subsided lands must be rehabilitated soon after mining to be agriculturally productive to minimize loss of farmland. Similarly, precious water resources must also be managed during and after mining to protect this natural resource. Toward these goals, the concept of ＂Concurrent mining and subsidence reclamation （CMR）＂ was proposed by Professor Hu of the China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing （CUMTB）. Over the last two decades CMR concepts have evolved and successfully applied in the field in different parts of China. This innovative technology has increased available farmland during the mining process, and provided better land protection and food security in mining areas even with high groundwater table. The technology has been used in 5 of the 14 large coal bases in China. This paper describes the technology concepts, design and guiding principles for planning with two case studies from different regions to enhance its application both in China and in other countries.展开更多
Land subsidence is a severe hazard threatening Tanggu, a flat lowland area, and evidences of land subsidence can be seen throughout the city. A new reasonable GPS network was set up in this area from 2008 to 2010. The...Land subsidence is a severe hazard threatening Tanggu, a flat lowland area, and evidences of land subsidence can be seen throughout the city. A new reasonable GPS network was set up in this area from 2008 to 2010. The monitoring data show that land subsidence was serious and two main subsidence cones were obviously formed in the region. One emerged at Hujiayuan, with the maximum rate reaching 60 ram/a, and the influence region enlarged prominently from 2005 to 2010. The other one occurred at Kaifaqu, which became obvious only after 2005, and it showed a decreasing tendency with time. To analyze the causes of ground settlement, a correlation between groundwater withdrawal and land subsidence was firstly made. The results confirmed that over-exploitation of groundwater was the major cause for the severe settlement in Hujiayuan. Meanwhile, the subsidence of Kaifaqu was also related to groundwater withdrawal before 2005. However, the relationship became unconspicuous after 2005. To find the cause of this abnormity, a three-dimensional finite element numerical model, coupled with groundwater flow and subsidence, was built. The simulation results indicate that the subsidence induced by high-rise buildings is serious, but the affected range is limited and it also shows a decreasing trend with time, corresponding to the subsidence characteristics at Kaifaqu. Therefore, more attention should be paid to this hazard induced by engineering construction besides groundwater withdrawal, as more high-rise buildings are under construction in Tanggu.展开更多
Based on a large number of newly added deep well data in recent years,the subsidence of the Ordos Basin in the Mid-Late Triassic is systematically studied,and it is proposed that the Ordos Basin experienced two import...Based on a large number of newly added deep well data in recent years,the subsidence of the Ordos Basin in the Mid-Late Triassic is systematically studied,and it is proposed that the Ordos Basin experienced two important subsidence events during this depositional period.Through contrastive analysis of the two stages of tectonic subsidence,including stratigraphic characteristics,lithology combination,location of catchment area and sedimentary evolution,it is proposed that both of them are responses to the Indosinian Qinling tectonic activity on the edge of the craton basin.The early subsidence occurred in the Chang 10 Member was featured by high amplitude,large debris supply and fast deposition rate,with coarse debris filling and rapid subsidence accompanied by rapid accumulation,resulting in strata thickness increasing from northeast to southwest in wedge-shape.The subsidence center was located in Huanxian–Zhenyuan–Qingyang–Zhengning areas of southwestern basin with the strata thickness of 800–1300 m.The subsidence center deviating from the depocenter developed multiple catchment areas,until then,unified lake basin has not been formed yet.Under the combined action of subsidence and Carnian heavy rainfall event during the deposition period of Chang 7 Member,a large deep-water depression was formed with slow deposition rate,and the subsidence center coincided with the depocenter basically in the Mahuangshan–Huachi–Huangling areas.The deep-water sediments were 120–320 m thick in the subsidence center,characterized by fine grain.There are differences in the mechanism between the two stages of subsidence.The early one was the response to the northward subduction of the MianLüe Ocean and intense depression under compression in Qinling during Mid-Triassic.The later subsidence is controlled by the weak extensional tectonic environment of the post-collision stage during Late Triassic.展开更多
Damage caused by underground coal mining is a serious problem in mining areas in China; therefore, studying and obtaining the rules of ground movement and deformation under different geological conditions is of great ...Damage caused by underground coal mining is a serious problem in mining areas in China; therefore, studying and obtaining the rules of ground movement and deformation under different geological conditions is of great importance. The numerical software ANSYS was used in this study to simulate mining processes under two special geological conditions： （1） thick unconsolidated soil layer and thin bedrock; （2） thin soil layer and thick bedrock. The rules for ground movement and deformation for different soil layer to bedrock ratios were obtained. On the basis of these rules, a prediction parameter modified model of the influence function was proposed, which is suitable for different values of unconsolidated soil layer thickness. The prediction results were verified using two sets of typical field data.展开更多
This paper systematiedy expounds the history and present situation of tbe research &application of strip-parttal mining at home and abroad. Tbe prospect of using strip-parttal miningmcthod to mine under balldings ...This paper systematiedy expounds the history and present situation of tbe research &application of strip-parttal mining at home and abroad. Tbe prospect of using strip-parttal miningmcthod to mine under balldings (structures) at the present situation of market economy is also expounded here Strata & surface subsidence mechanism of atrip-partni mining the optimization ofthe width of unit goaf & coal pillar as well as the calculation method of surface subsidence pridictionbased on Holding-Ptate Control Theory and Coal Pillar Long-term Stability, which are our researchachivements in recent years about strata & surface subsidence control in strip-partial mining, arethe main points introdued bere.展开更多
基金Project(2012BAB13B03)supported by the National Scientific and Technical Supporting Programs Funded of ChinaProject(41104011)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金Project(2013QNB07)supported by the Natural Science Funds for Young Scholar of China University of Mining and TechnologyProject(2012LWB32)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘Based on the characteristics of strata movement of solid backfilling mining technology, the surface subsidence prediction method based on the equivalent mining height theory was proposed, and the parameters selection guideline of this method was also described. While comparing the parameters of caving mining with equivalent height, the subsidence efficient can be calculated according to the mining height and bulk factor of sagging zone and fracture zone, the tangent of main influence angle of solid backfilling mining is reduced by 0.2-0.5（while it cannot be less than 1.0）. For sake of safety, offset of the inflection point is set to zero, and other parameters, such as horizontal movement coefficient and main propagation angle are equal to the corresponding parameters of caving mining with equivalent height. In the last part, a case study of solid backfilling mining subsidence prediction was described. The results show the applicability of this method and the difference of the maximum subsidence point between the prediction and the observation is less than 5%.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province,China (201901D111074,20210302124437).
文摘Subsidence data acquisition methods are crucial to mining subsidence research and an essential component of achieving the goal of environmentally friendly coal mining.The origin and history of the existing methods of field monitoring,calcula-tion,and simulation were introduced.It summarized and analyzed the main applications,flaws and solutions,and improve-ments of these methods.Based on this analysis,the future developing directions of subsidence data acquisition methods were prospected and suggested.The subsidence monitoring methods have evolved from conventional ground monitoring to combined methods involving ground-based,space-based,and air-based measurements.While the conventional methods are mature in technology and reliable in accuracy,emerging remote sensing technologies have obvious advantages in terms of reducing field workload and increasing data coverage.However,these remote sensing methods require further technological development to be more suitable for monitoring mining subsidence.The existing subsidence calculation methods have been applied to various geological and mining conditions,and many improvements have already been made.In the future,more attention should be paid to unifying the studies of calculation methods and mechanical principles.The simulation methods are quite dependent on the similarity of the model to the site conditions and are generally used as an auxiliary data source for subsidence studies.The cross-disciplinary studies between subsidence data acquisition methods and other technologies should be given serious consideration,as they can be expected to lead to breakthroughs in areas such as theories,devices,software,and other aspects.
基金sponsored by the Basic Research Foundation of Institute of Earthquake Science,China Earthquake Administration(No.2011IESLZ03)
文摘The research and achievements made on seismic subsidence of loess,obtained over the past30 years,were reviewed.Seismic Subsidence of Loess(SSL)has been verified by microstructure characteristics,dynamic triaxial experiments,and in-situ explosion tests,and has become an important subject in the field of seismic loess engineering research.While,the research is still in the stage of theoretical study of saturated soil,and there are no representative cases of seismic subsidence of loess in historical earthquakes.It is difficult to express structure characteristics using microstructure morphology.While,soil mechanics are available methods for this.Seismic subsidence judgment is absolute in some certain value ranges for several parameters.Therefore,probabilistic judgment should be developed.The seismic subsidence ratio is estimated mostly by empirical formulas or semiempirical and semi-theoretical formulas,which are based on laboratory data.These formulas are not established on the basis of physical process and mechanics of seismic subsidence,and this leads to more variables,complicated computation,and poor practicability.To solve these problems,we need to distinguish the main factors and corresponding variables,to establish a mechanics model for seismic subsidence estimation,and to characterize its physio-mechanical process.The key of anti-seismic subsidence treatment is to reduce the seismic subsidence property of soils,and to lower the interaction between the soil body and underground structures.
文摘Population growth leads to increased utilization of water resources.One of these resources is groundwater,which has steadily declined each year.The depletion of these resources brings about various environmental challenges.The present study aimed to explore the relationship between groundwater fluctuations and land subsidence in the Malayer Plain,Iran,focusing on quantifying subsidence resulting from groundwater extraction.Using Sentinel-1 satellite data(2014–2019)and monthly piezometric measurements(1996–2018),the analysis revealed an average deformation velocity of–6.3 cm yr–1,with accumulated subsidence of–32 cm over the 2014–2019 period.The maximum subsidence rate reached 10.3 cm yr–1 in areas of intensive agricultural activity.A wavelet-PCA spatiotemporal analysis of groundwater fluctuations identified critical multi-scale patterns strongly correlated with subsidence trends.Regression analysis between subsidence rates and groundwater fluctuations at various wavelet decomposition levels explained 75%of the variance(R2=0.75),indicating that intermediate-scale groundwater declines were the primary drivers of subsidence.Furthermore,land use analysis using Landsat data(1999–2021)revealed a 6230-ha increase in irrigated farmland,contributing to heightened groundwater extraction and subsidence rates.These findings highlight the critical need for sustainable groundwater management to mitigate the risks of continued subsidence in the region.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Public Welfare Research Institutes,CAGS(Project No.KY202302)China Geological Survey Project(DD20230719)China Geological Survey Project(DD20230427)。
文摘The North China Plain is vital hub for agricultural production and urban development.However,decades of excessive groundwater extraction have resulted on significant land subsidence,posing severe threats to the region's socio-economic stability and sustainable development.The relationship between land deformation and groundwater storage Anomalies in this region remains insufficiently understood,and the driving factors behind land subsidence require further exploration.This study employs downscaled GRACE and SBAS InSAR technologies to monitor and analyze land subsidence and groundwater storage Anoma-lies in four representative cities of the North China Plain:Beijing,Tianjin,Cangzhou,and Hengshui.Using geodetector methods,the study investigates the driving factors of land subsidence,incorporating both natu-ral environmental and human activity factors.The results indicate that:(1)Groundwater storage in the North China Plain generally exhibited an overall declining trend from 2002 to 2022,with the rate of decrease weakening from southwest to northeast,showing a clear spatial clustering pattern.(2)While,land subsidence rates in the main urban areas of each city were relatively low,severe subsidence persisted in the surrounding suburban and rural areas.(3)The temporal trends of land subsidence were consistent with changes in groundwater storage across all cities.(4)Groundwater storage Anomalies emerged as the most significant factor influencing the spatial distribution of land subsidence,with a q-value of 0.387,followed by factors such as DEM,evapotranspiration,and rainfall.Seasonal characteristics were evident in land deformation corresponding to groundwater storage Anomalies:During the spring and summer irrigation periods,land subsidence occurred due to groundwater depletion,while in autumn and winter,the surface uplifted with increased groundwater storage.In Cangzhou and Hengshui,excessive deep groundwater extraction caused a lagged response in land subsidence relative to groundwater storage Anomalies.Further-more,interaction among various factors significantly amplified their influence on land subsidence.The interaction between groundwater storage Anomalies and rainfall had the strongest combined effect,under-scoring its critical role in shaping land subsidence in the study area.The findings offer valuable insights for the scientific prevention and management of land subsidence in the North China Plain.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42271214)National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC3800700)+1 种基金Key Research Program of Gansu Province(Grant No.23ZDKA0004)Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(Grant No.21JR7RA281).
文摘The expansion of construction land on slopes in mountainous cities like Lanzhou has addressed the shortage of flat land but compromised slope stability,leading to uneven land subsidence and risks to infrastructure.This study assessed the land subsidence before and after urban expansion in five areas of Lanzhou by using slope spectrum construction method and gradient expansion intensity measurement that integrated with SBAS-InSAR technology.The results show that construction land on slopes over 20°increased significantly,accounting for 16%of new construction land.The average slope spectrum index was 4.02,with the upper slope limit rising by 8.2°.The land subsidence rate threshold increased by 10 mm/a,and the proportion of pixels experiencing subsidence greater than 5 mm/year rose from 3.63%to 5.24%.Increased construction intensity on slopes caused higher and faster subsidence,which diminished with greater distance from the expansion areas.Areas with slopes between 10°and 25°saw the greatest acceleration in subsidence.Geological composition,building density,groundwater exploitation,and cut-and-fill thickness collectively influence land subsidence rates.This study provides a scientific basis for mitigating geological disaster risks and promoting safe urban development in mountainous cities.
基金funded by the Project from the Maqu Branch of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Ecological Environment Bureau,China(No.33412021021)。
文摘The Small Baseline Subset InSAR(SBAS-InSAR)and unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)as common ocean-land technologies,have been extensively applied in subsidence,glacial movement,surface deformation,and maritime positioning and navigation.A novel method integrating SBAS-InSAR and UAV photogrammetry is used to analyze ground subsidence deformation in the Gesar gold mine located in Maqu,Northwest China.This approach uses SBAS-InSAR to calculate two-dimensional deformation data for capturing ascending and descending measurements.This method can provide precise information on small-sized deformations within mining regions.The deformation data obtained from UAVs and the vertical deformation data derived from InSAR are integrated to generate comprehensive and accurate ground subsidence data from the mining district.Results demonstrate that using a combined InSAR(vertical)and UAV technique to analyze surface subsidence in mining districts resolves inconsistency between the line-of-sight and deformation orientations.Furthermore,the incoherence issue of InSAR in regions with large deformation gradients is addressed,while the inherent errors of UAV monitoring of mining surface subsidence are mitigated.The genetic algorithm(GA)-backpropagation(BP)neural network algorithm is combined with InSAR data to predict subsidence in collapsed areas.As observed,the GA-BP algorithm has the smallest residual under the same training samples.Therefore,the GA-BP neural network model can effectively predict surface subsidence in mining areas and can be used for subsequent subsidence prediction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.5193400852374106+5 种基金5220416352404159)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant no.2024T171006)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Nos.2024ZKPYNY042023ZKPYNY012023YQTD02)。
文摘Underground coal mining induces significant surface deformation and environmental damage,particularly in deeply buried mining areas with thin bedrock and thick alluvial layers.Based on the case study of the Zhaogu No.2 coal mine in Xinxiang City,Henan Province,China,this study employs a comprehensive research methodology,integrating field investigations,numerical simulations,and theoretical analyses,to explore the surface subsidence features at deeply buried mining areas with thin bedrock and thick alluvial layers,to reveal the effect of alluvial thickness on the surface subsidence characteristics.The findings indicate that the surface subsidence areas span 4.2 km2 with an advanced influence distance of 540 m.The rate of surface subsidence primarily depends on the panel's position and its advancing rate.Moreover,the thickness of the alluvial layer amplifies both the extent and magnitude of surface deformation.The displacement of overlying rock primarily exhibits a two-stage progression:the thin bedrock control stage and the alluvial control stage.In the thin bedrock control stage,surface subsidence initiates with relatively low subsidence values and amplitudes.Subsequently,in the alluvial control stage,surface subsidence accelerates,leading to a rapid increase in both subsidence values and amplitudes.These characteristics of rock formation displacement result in distinct phases of surface subsidence.Furthermore,the paper addresses the utilization of surface subsidence areas and proposes a method for calculating reservoir storage capacity in these areas.According to calculations,the storage capacity amounts to 1.05e7 m^(3).The research findings provide valuable insights into the surface subsidence laws in regions with similar geological conditions and practical implications for the management and utilization of subsided areas.
基金funded by the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2024SFYBXM-669)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42271078)。
文摘0 INTRODUCTION Due to the rapid population growth and the accelerated urbanization process,the contradiction between the demand for expanding ground space and the limited available land scale is becoming increasingly prominent.China has implemented and completed several largescale land infilling and excavation projects(Figure 1),which have become the main way to increase land resources and expand construction land.
文摘Unlike conventional room and pillar underground coal mining,where subsidence is designed to be prevented,subsidence is a planned outcome of other methodologies.These include high extraction retreat,where the roof supporting pillars are systematically removed,and longwall mining,which employs a machine that mines a continuous strip of coal,thus leaving no roof supports.Both types result in the surface dropping -70% of the mined-out thickness.In Illinois there was a concern that farm land thus subsided would be lost to productive agriculture.Consequently,the possibility that planned mine subsidence would be banned in Illinois lead to the creation of the Illinois Mine Subsidence Research Program in 1985 to investigate agricultural impacts of planned mine subsidence and the possibility of mitigating its impact.Its findings established that subsidence was not as detrimental as feared and that the impacts could be mitigated.The project was a successful collaboration of state and federal governments and local Universities.Similarly,in Queensland,longwall mining is opposed by some in the farming community.In response,Bandanna Energy,the company planning the mining,organized the Agricultural Coexistence Research Committee to oversee research into the mitigation of longwall mining impacts.Although the soils,climate,and regulatory regimes are different,concerns of the local communities are similar.
基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.B200202015)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42004018)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20190496)。
文摘Coastal subsidence monitoring typically employs Global Navigation Satellite System(GNSS)positioning technology.This method provides information only about subsidence below the station base.Sediments in coastal areas tend to accumulate quickly,and subsidence can change significantly due to compaction and alluvium.Therefore,monitoring subsidence above the base is essential to obtain overall coastal subsidence.A new technology called GNSS-Interferometric Reflectometry(GNSS-IR)has been recently developed,which can utilize multipath effects to monitor reflector height.Since the base of the GNSS station is deep and the base length remains constant,the height changes measured by the GNSS-IR technology can reflect subsidence above the base.Accordingly,this paper employs GNSS-IR technology to measure subsidence changes above the base.Additionally,GNSS positioning technology is used to obtain subsidence changes below the base,and the overall subsidence change is then calculated using both GNSS-IR and GNSS positioning technology.The Mississippi River Delta,known for its significant sediment thickness,was selected as the study area,and data from FSHS,GRIS,and MSIN stations was analyzed.The results demonstrate that GNSS-IR can be used to measure the subsidence rate above the base,and the corrected overall subsidence rate is equivalent to the relative sea level rise rate.
文摘The paper presents the results of terrain subsidence monitoring in Poland's Upper Silesian Coal Basin(USCB)mining area using Differential Interferometry Synthetic Aperture Radar(DInSAR)and Persistent Scatterer Interferometry(PSI).The study area accounts for almost three million inhabitants where mining which started in the 19th century,has produced severe damage to buildings and urban infrastructures in past years.The analysis aimed to combine eight different datasets,processed in two techniques,coming from various sensors and covering different periods.As a result,a map of areas that have been exposed to subsidence within 3045 square kilometers was obtained.The map covers a period of twenty years of intensive mining activities,i.e.1992-2012.A total of 81 interferograms were used in the study.The interferograms allowed not only to determine subsidence troughs(basins)formed from 1992 to 2012 but also to observe subsidence development over time.The work also included five sets of PSI processing,covering different temporal and spatial ranges,which were used to determine zones of residual subsidence.Based on InSAR datasets,an area of 521 square kilometers under the influence of mining activities were determined.Within the subsiding zones,an area of 312.5 square kilometers of the rapid increase in subsidence was identified on the interferograms.The study of combined different InSAR datasets provided large-area and long-term information on the impact of mining activities in the Upper Silesia Coal Basin.
基金Project (BK20130174) supported by the Basic Research Project of Jiangsu Province (Natural Science Foundation) Project (1101109C) supported by Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds,China+1 种基金Project (201325) supported by the Key Laboratory of Geo-informatics of State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping,ChinaProject (SZBF2011-6-B35) supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China
文摘Due to the difficulties in obtaining large deformation mining subsidence using differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar （D-InSAR） alone, a new algorithm was proposed to extract large deformation mining subsidence using D-InSAR technique and probability integral method. The details of the algorithm are as follows：the control points set, containing correct phase unwrapping points on the subsidence basin edge generated by D-InSAR and several observation points （near the maximum subsidence and inflection points）, was established at first; genetic algorithm （GA） was then used to optimize the parameters of probability integral method; at last, the surface subsidence was deduced according to the optimum parameters. The results of the experiment in Huaibei mining area, China, show that the presented method can generate the correct mining subsidence basin with a few surface observations, and the relative error of maximum subsidence point is about 8.3%, which is much better than that of conventional D-InSAR （relative error is 68.0%）.
基金Projects(51174206,41204011)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPDSA1102),China
文摘In order to monitor large-area mining subsidence accurately, a high-precision global navigation satellite system （GNSS） monitoring network was established based on the nearby international GNSS service （IGS） stations taken as reference points. Given the non-linear motions of IGS stations, the robust Kalman filtering （RKF） model was presented to determine the datum of multi-period monitoring network considering the velocity and weekly solution of IGS stations. The theory proposed was applied to monitoring mining subsidence in northern Anhui coal mine in China. According to the case study, the RKF model to establish monitoring datum is better than the prediction method and the weekly solution from IGS analysis centers （ACs）, and the corresponding precision of deformation can reach up to millimeter level with 4 h observation. The research provides an efficient and accurate approach for monitoring large-area mining subsidence.
基金Project(51174191)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2013CB227904)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject(2012QNB09)supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘The high resolution Terra SAR-X dataset was employed with DIn SAR and persistent scatterer interferometry（PSI） technique for subsidence monitoring in a mountainous area. For DInS AR technique, the generally used SRTM and relief-DEM, which was derived from aerial topographic map, were used to evaluate the influence of external DEM. The results show that SRTM could not fully compensate the complex topography of the research area. The corner reflectors installed during the acquisition of SAR dataset were used to estimate the accuracy of geocoding. The terrain corrected geocoding results based on relief-DEM were much better than using SRTM, with the root mean square error（RMSE） being 6.35 m in X direction and 11.65 m in Y direction（both in UTM projection）, around one pixel of the multilooked intensity image to be geocoded. For PSI technique, the results from time-series analysis of multi-baseline differential interferograms were integrated to restrict only persistent scatterer candidates near the boundary of subsiding area for regression analysis. The results demonstrate that PSI can refine the boundary of subsidence, which could then be used to derive some angular parameters to help people to learn the law of subsidence caused by repeated excavation in this area.
文摘Large scale underground mining of coal resources in China using longwall mining has resulted in ecological and environment problems, including surface subsidence that is considered serious due to competing interests of prime agricultural lands, food security, and regional economic development. The subsided lands must be rehabilitated soon after mining to be agriculturally productive to minimize loss of farmland. Similarly, precious water resources must also be managed during and after mining to protect this natural resource. Toward these goals, the concept of ＂Concurrent mining and subsidence reclamation （CMR）＂ was proposed by Professor Hu of the China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing （CUMTB）. Over the last two decades CMR concepts have evolved and successfully applied in the field in different parts of China. This innovative technology has increased available farmland during the mining process, and provided better land protection and food security in mining areas even with high groundwater table. The technology has been used in 5 of the 14 large coal bases in China. This paper describes the technology concepts, design and guiding principles for planning with two case studies from different regions to enhance its application both in China and in other countries.
基金supported by the State Key Development Program for Basic Research of China(Grant No2010CB428803)the Knowledge Innovation Projects of the Chinese Academy of Science(Grant No KZCX2-YW-Q03-02)
文摘Land subsidence is a severe hazard threatening Tanggu, a flat lowland area, and evidences of land subsidence can be seen throughout the city. A new reasonable GPS network was set up in this area from 2008 to 2010. The monitoring data show that land subsidence was serious and two main subsidence cones were obviously formed in the region. One emerged at Hujiayuan, with the maximum rate reaching 60 ram/a, and the influence region enlarged prominently from 2005 to 2010. The other one occurred at Kaifaqu, which became obvious only after 2005, and it showed a decreasing tendency with time. To analyze the causes of ground settlement, a correlation between groundwater withdrawal and land subsidence was firstly made. The results confirmed that over-exploitation of groundwater was the major cause for the severe settlement in Hujiayuan. Meanwhile, the subsidence of Kaifaqu was also related to groundwater withdrawal before 2005. However, the relationship became unconspicuous after 2005. To find the cause of this abnormity, a three-dimensional finite element numerical model, coupled with groundwater flow and subsidence, was built. The simulation results indicate that the subsidence induced by high-rise buildings is serious, but the affected range is limited and it also shows a decreasing trend with time, corresponding to the subsidence characteristics at Kaifaqu. Therefore, more attention should be paid to this hazard induced by engineering construction besides groundwater withdrawal, as more high-rise buildings are under construction in Tanggu.
基金Supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project(2017ZX05001)CNPC Science and Technology Project(2021DJ22).
文摘Based on a large number of newly added deep well data in recent years,the subsidence of the Ordos Basin in the Mid-Late Triassic is systematically studied,and it is proposed that the Ordos Basin experienced two important subsidence events during this depositional period.Through contrastive analysis of the two stages of tectonic subsidence,including stratigraphic characteristics,lithology combination,location of catchment area and sedimentary evolution,it is proposed that both of them are responses to the Indosinian Qinling tectonic activity on the edge of the craton basin.The early subsidence occurred in the Chang 10 Member was featured by high amplitude,large debris supply and fast deposition rate,with coarse debris filling and rapid subsidence accompanied by rapid accumulation,resulting in strata thickness increasing from northeast to southwest in wedge-shape.The subsidence center was located in Huanxian–Zhenyuan–Qingyang–Zhengning areas of southwestern basin with the strata thickness of 800–1300 m.The subsidence center deviating from the depocenter developed multiple catchment areas,until then,unified lake basin has not been formed yet.Under the combined action of subsidence and Carnian heavy rainfall event during the deposition period of Chang 7 Member,a large deep-water depression was formed with slow deposition rate,and the subsidence center coincided with the depocenter basically in the Mahuangshan–Huachi–Huangling areas.The deep-water sediments were 120–320 m thick in the subsidence center,characterized by fine grain.There are differences in the mechanism between the two stages of subsidence.The early one was the response to the northward subduction of the MianLüe Ocean and intense depression under compression in Qinling during Mid-Triassic.The later subsidence is controlled by the weak extensional tectonic environment of the post-collision stage during Late Triassic.
文摘Damage caused by underground coal mining is a serious problem in mining areas in China; therefore, studying and obtaining the rules of ground movement and deformation under different geological conditions is of great importance. The numerical software ANSYS was used in this study to simulate mining processes under two special geological conditions： （1） thick unconsolidated soil layer and thin bedrock; （2） thin soil layer and thick bedrock. The rules for ground movement and deformation for different soil layer to bedrock ratios were obtained. On the basis of these rules, a prediction parameter modified model of the influence function was proposed, which is suitable for different values of unconsolidated soil layer thickness. The prediction results were verified using two sets of typical field data.
文摘This paper systematiedy expounds the history and present situation of tbe research &application of strip-parttal mining at home and abroad. Tbe prospect of using strip-parttal miningmcthod to mine under balldings (structures) at the present situation of market economy is also expounded here Strata & surface subsidence mechanism of atrip-partni mining the optimization ofthe width of unit goaf & coal pillar as well as the calculation method of surface subsidence pridictionbased on Holding-Ptate Control Theory and Coal Pillar Long-term Stability, which are our researchachivements in recent years about strata & surface subsidence control in strip-partial mining, arethe main points introdued bere.
