This book investigates in detail the draw theory, physical testing, and numerical simulation analysis technology pertaining to gravity flow. It innovatively explores the structural inhomogeneity of particle flow systems and dynamic behavior among ore and rock particles at macroscopic, mesoscopic, and microscopic levels using interdisciplinary research methods such as statistical physics and complex networks. The potential mechanics mechanism of flow and hang-up of caved ore and rock is elucidated. The research ideas and findings presented in this book serve as a valuable supplement and enhancement to current research ideas and methods on gravity flow. It offers theoretical and technical support for optimizing stope structure parameters, predicting indices of ore loss and dilution, and ensuring safe and efficient mining of mineral resources in underground mines. Additionally, it also provides a scientific basis for the fundamental theoretical research of granular matter, including caved ore and rock, sand, grain, and chemical particles. The target audience of this book includes graduate students and educators in mining engineering, geotechnical engineering, and related fields, as well as technical personnel in research institutes, engineering design and construction units, and researchers interested in the computational mechanics of granular materials.
Table of Contents:
Introduction.- Compression crushing characteristics of single particle.- Shear characteristics of the particle system of caved ore and rock.- Research on the drop shape theory.- Flow characteristics of caved ore and rock.
About the Author :
Dr. Hao Sun received his B.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Mining engineering from University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China, in 2013 and 2019, respectively. Since July. 2023, Dr. Sun has been in School of Resources and Safety Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing as an Associate Professor.
Dr. Sun specializes in underground mining research of metal mines, with recent interests in particle computational mechanics, caving mining theory and technology, rock mechanics and numerical analysis technology. Since 2019, he has led or participated in over 20 scientific research projects, including projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China, and Industry-University-Research cooperation. Dr. Sun has authored more than 60 SCI/EI papers, holds nearly 20 invention patents, and serves as a reviewer for various domestic and international journals. He has been awarded the second prize in 'Metallurgical Science and Technology' and holds honorary titles such as 'Excellent Teacher of Professional Courses', 'Excellent Tutor', and 'Excellent Postdoctoral' at the University of Science and Technology Beijing.
