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Study on the Design and Construction Methods of Auxiliary Workings for the Deepening of Shaft II in the Borynia Mine

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the design and construction methods for auxiliary workings for the deepening of Shaft II at the Borynia Mine. The shaft, an essential intake structure for personnel and material transport, is being extended from 980 m to 1150 m to provide access to a new mining level at 1120 m. Given the challenging geological and operational conditions, a top-to-bottom deepening method was adopted, with excavation from a sub-level accessed via an auxiliary incline. The study details the planning and implementation of key auxiliary workings, including hoisting machine chamber and technological shaft inset. A comprehensive geotechnical analysis was conducted to assess rock mass properties, classify geological formations, and estimate mechanical parameters affecting excavation stability. The support system design was carried out using both analytical and numerical methods, ensuring safe and efficient construction. The applied primary and secondary support structures have successfully maintained excavation stability. The findings demonstrate the reliability of the adopted engineering solutions and their applicability in deep mining environments.

Source: Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/app15063131

Authors: Paweł Kamiński, Aleksandra Otto, Piotr Dawidziuk, Artur Dyczko, Dariusz Prostański

Institutions: KOMAG Institute of Mining Technology, Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Geomechanics and Mining Engineering

Subfield: Mechanics of Materials

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896