Prediction of Ground Movements Due to Underground Mining in the Eastern United States Coalfields. Volume 2. Surface Deformation Prediction System. User's Manual

摘要

The Surface Deformation Prediction System (SDPS) is designed to provide the field engineer as well as the researcher with a detailed, in-depth analysis of ground deformations over undermined areas using three different prediction methods. For easy application, appropriate computer programs have been developed based on three different numerical formulations and a variety of ground deformation indices can be computed. Presented are the basic concepts of the SDPS, the monitoring program, subsequent analysis of the field results obtained, and the adaptation of the prediction methods for eastern U.S. mining and geological conditions. The use of the computer software developed for predicting ground deformations on the surface is discussed. The features of each program are analyzed in detail and are illustrated through a number of examples.