Hierarchic-block Models of Rock Mass in Modern Geomechanics

Author:  E. V. Kasparyan

The paper describes the properties of hierarchy-block models, their advantages and examples of their application in solution of practical problems concerning the assessment of underground mine workings, open pit benches and slopes stability under the mining conditions on the Kola peninsula.

Using hierarchy- block medium models in solution of conventional geomechanical problems substantially reduces the earlier adopted safety coeffi cients and makes the technical solutions more effective, with the necessary level of safe mining operations being preserved.