Modeling the effects of longwall mining on the ground water system

R. J. Matetic, J. Liu, D. Elsworth

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Abstract

The effects of longwall mining on the local ground water regime axe determined through field monitoring and numerical modeling. Field displacement data were obtained from multiple-position borehole extensometers (MPBX's) and survey monuments, combined with hydraulic drawdown and recovery tests completed both pre- and post-mining. Despite the development of significant mining-induced displacements, the resulting effect on long-term water budgets was surprisingly small. Coupled flow-deformation modeling of the site was able to adequately define the post-mining mechanical and hydraulic response, including resulting conductivity magnitudes and water budgets. Rock Mechanics, Daemen & Schultz (eds).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication35th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, USRMS 1995
Editors Daemen, Schultz
PublisherAmerican Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
Pages639-644
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9054105526, 9789054105527
StatePublished - 1995
Event35th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, USRMS 1995 - Reno, United States
Duration: Jun 5 1995Jun 7 1995

Publication series

Name35th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, USRMS 1995

Other

Other35th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, USRMS 1995
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityReno
Period6/5/956/7/95

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Geophysics
  • Geochemistry and Petrology

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