Monitoring analysis and environmental assessment of mine subsidence based on surface displacement monitoring

Over the past several years, a metal mine by block caving method has experienced a long-term and progressive surface deformation and fracturing, and then we start our investigation based on this background. The location of surface rupture was based on a series of mapping activities and the deformation data was collected by GPS from 2013 to 2016. In this paper, emphasis was put on the analysis of the fissures, deformation and stress of surface subsidence. Results reveal the diversity magnitude and structural features of surface deformation and ground fissures. In addition, the time dependent behavior is comprehended and the subsidence zone reflects different types of time-displacement curve – regressive phase, steady phase and progressive phase, all these achievements indicate the complexity and diversity of the subsidence zone. On the other hand, stress calculation which inspired from the mechanical model of the cracking of hole wall is carried out, it is meaningful to understand the relation between fracture features, displacement vectors and horizontal stress.