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Three-dimensional numerical simulation of progressive rock caving using a tension-driven iterative element-removal

Jingwen Liu^1,2, Jiangyong Pu^3,4, Qinglei Yu²

¹State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Deep Metal Mining and Equipment, Northeastern University, Shenyang, 110819, Liaoning, China.

Scientific Reports

|June 15, 2026

Summary

This study introduces a new 3D numerical model for predicting rock caving in underground mines. The model accurately simulates caving morphology and collapse height, improving mine safety and design.

Keywords:

3D caving morphology Caving mining Iterative element removal Progressive rock failure Stress arching Tension-driven detachment

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Area of Science:

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Rock Mechanics
Computational Modeling

Background:

Caving mining is crucial for deep ore extraction due to its efficiency.
Predicting 3D caving morphology and collapse height is vital for safe mine design.
Existing methods like 2D theories and conventional numerical models have limitations in capturing 3D progressive caving.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a 3D continuum-based numerical framework for simulating rock caving.
To accurately predict the three-dimensional caving morphology and collapse height.
To provide a tool for risk assessment and backfill design in underground mining.

Main Methods:

A 3D continuum-based numerical framework using FLAC3D.
Defining tension-induced detachment of plasticized rock mass as the primary failure mechanism.
Implementing an iterative element-removal scheme to represent progressive collapse.

Main Results:

The model accurately simulates caving morphology and collapse height, verified against classical theories.
The caving zone expands progressively upward with an arch-like cross-sectional geometry.
Internal friction angle significantly influences caving height and volume by controlling shear resistance and stress redistribution.

Conclusions:

The developed numerical approach offers an efficient and interpretable tool for evaluating caving behavior.
This method supports improved risk assessment and backfill design in underground mining operations.
Accurate prediction of 3D caving phenomena enhances safety and cost-efficiency in deep ore extraction.