New research on a case of Linear Discontinuous Ground Deformation (LDGD)

Andrzej Kowalski, Central Mining InstituteFollow
Bartosz Apanowicz, Central Mining InstituteFollow
Piotr Polanin, Central Mining InstituteFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

Andrzej Kowalski 0000-0002-1218-8528

Bartosz Apanowicz 0000-0002-7268-8786

Piotr Polanin 0000-0002-8184-4170

Abstract

LSDS is defined as surface fissures, steps as well as structures formed by them in the form of stairs (several steps), thresholds, ditches, and flexure. The paper presents a case study of formed LSDS – the origin, and possible methods to assess its occurrence on the basis of the research carried out in the Central Mining Institute. The authors showed that the presence of LSDS leads not only to the horizontal deformation but also contributes to the formation of vertical curvatures of terrain that cause fissures in the near-surface layer of the rock mass in the areas with a thick layer of tertiary clay and a thin layer of Quaternary strata. The accumulated experience also indicates that there is an influence of other mining factors, such as the interval between operations, rate, and direction of operation, which may contribute to the occurrence of LSDS. Moreover, the authors pointed to the fact that forecasting LSDS is problematic and complex and is subject to uncertainty. At the same time, the scoring method is quite effective in the case of LSDS forecasting.

Recommended Citation

Kowalski, Andrzej; Apanowicz, Bartosz; and Polanin, Piotr (2020) "New research on a case of Linear Discontinuous Ground Deformation (LDGD)," Journal of Sustainable Mining: Vol. 19 : Iss. 3 , Article 6.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.46873/2300-3960.1018