Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026), Articles
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026)

Investigation of the Influence of Rock Pressure on Underground Mine Workings Driven Through Unstable Rock Masses

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Published 2026-05-19
Giyazov Otabek
Associate Professor, Department of Mining Engineering Navoi State University of Mining and Technologies
Sharopov Erkinjon
Doctoral Student, Department of Mining Engineering Navoi State University of Mining and Technologies
Xudoyberganov Abduvoxid
Leading Specialist, Geomechanics Department Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Company
Nurmanov Xudoyor
Master’s Student, Department of Mining Engineering Navoi State University of Mining and Technologies
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Keywords

unstable rock mass, sublevel drifts, mine support, influence of rock pressure, excavation stability, geostatic stress, support structure.

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Giyazov Otabek, Sharopov Erkinjon, Xudoyberganov Abduvoxid, & Nurmanov Xudoyor. (2026). Investigation of the Influence of Rock Pressure on Underground Mine Workings Driven Through Unstable Rock Masses. Zamonaviy Ilmiy Yondashuvlar Va Texnologik Taraqqiyotning Ustuvor yo‘nalishlari, 1(2), 341-350. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20298552
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Abstract

This thesis analyzes methods for supporting sublevel drifts under conditions of unstable rock masses. Factors influencing the formation of rock pressure, the effect of excavation shape on its stability, and optimal support structures for complex mining and geological conditions are considered. The aim of the research is to identify effective methods that ensure the operational stability of mine workings throughout their service life.The study thoroughly investigates the main factors affecting the formation of rock pressure, including geostatic stresses, lithological composition of rocks, degree of fracturing, and hydrogeological conditions. A comparative analysis of stress distribution patterns in mine workings with different cross-sectional shapes (trapezoidal, arched, and circular) was conducted, and the structural advantages of dome-shaped forms for unstable rock masses were substantiated.

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