As the mining of mineral resources extends to depths, the importance of cemented backfill in maintaining stope stability and achieving green mining has become increasingly prominent. The cemented backfill is a multi-phase heterogeneous material. After the filling slurry is filled into the stope, the mechanical properties of the cemented backfill are affected by the coupling of multiple factors such as material composition, maintenance conditions, external loads, and seepage fields. It shows significant spatiotemporal evolution and nonlinear characteristics. Solving the quality problems of the cemented backfill induced by seepage has far-reaching theoretical value and engineering practical significance for ensuring safe, efficient, and green mining of mines. In recent years, fruitful results have been achieved in the mechanical evolution characteristics, failure characteristics and fluid-solid coupling response of cemented backfill at macro-fine-micro scales. First, the influencing factors and evolution rules of the strength of the cemented backfill are summarized from the aspects of cementitious material type, proportioning parameters, maintenance conditions, etc., and the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics of the cemented backfill are clarified. Second, the failure mode and crack propagation behavior of the cemented backfill under static and dynamic loads are summarized, and a comparative analysis is conducted with the failure theory of rock-like materials. Furthermore, the application results of multi-scale observation methods based on SEM, XRD, CT scanning, acoustic emission and other methods in revealing the intrinsic relationship between the microstructure evolution and macroscopic mechanical behavior of the cemented backfill are summarized; the mechanical response and damage evolution mechanism of the cemented backfill under the action of seepage-stress coupling are focused on, and the characteristics, limitations of indoor tests and numerical simulation methods are reviewed. Finally, in view of the problems in current research such as insufficient universality of constitutive models, unclear multi-scale mechanisms, and disconnected field applications, future development directions such as constructing a time-varying damage-seepage coupling model, developing a multi-scale collaborative observation and simulation platform, and promoting a closed-loop research system of "indoor experiments-numerical simulation-field monitoring" are proposed, in order to provide theoretical support and technical reference for performance improvement, stability evaluation, and engineering applications of the cemented backfill in deep complex environments.

In cold-region rock engineering, ice-filled fractures significantly weaken the mechanical properties of rock masses, which severely impacts the safety and stability of projects. To investigate the mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms of ice-filled fractured rock masses, uniaxial compression tests, acoustic emission monitoring, and discrete element numerical simulations were conducted in this study. On this basis, the mechanical properties and failure mechanisms of ice-filled fractured sandstone were systematically examined, with a focus on how fracture thickness (5–30 mm) and dip angle (0°–90°) influenced rock mass strength, elastic modulus, energy evolution, and crack propagation. The results show that compressive strength, elastic modulus, and pre- and post-peak energy all decrease non-linearly with the increase in fracture thickness, among which the elastic modulus drops by 20%–34%. The fracture dip angle was found to dominate the classification of failure modes. Vertical fractures (90°) exhibit the highest strength (23.56 MPa) due to efficient stress transfer, while low-angle fractures (15°–30°) experience a 30%–45% reduction in strength due to interface shear effects. Three failure modes were identified: ice layer crushing (α≤15°), interface slip (15°–75°), and rock main fracture (α≥75°). A micro-parameter system for the ice-rock composite medium was developed based on the PFC discrete element model, achieving over 90% agreement between simulation results and experimental data. By considering the coupling effects of fracture thickness and dip angle, the D-P strength criterion was modified, and the theoretical values deviate from experimental data by less than ±5% These findings provide theoretical support for the stability evaluation and disaster prevention in cold-region rock engineering and lay the groundwork for studying ice-rock interaction mechanisms in complex freeze-thaw environments.

To investigate the instability and deformation characteristics of thick hard roofs overlying open roadways in deep mines, this study employs the sixth mining area of Dongtan Coal Mine(Yanzhou mining district)as an engineering case. A Timoshenko beam model on an elastic foundation was established to characterize roof deflection, incorporating structural and mechanical properties of thick hard strata. Analytical solutions for bending moment, shear force, and deflection were derived, revealing significant influences of roof layer position, thickness, and strength on roadway deformation-validated through numerical simulations. Key findings include: ① Roof flexural fracturing is critically controlled by thick hard roof properties. Maximum subsidence and fracture dimensions exhibit negative correlations with roof layer elevation: each 5 m elevation increase reduces subsidence by 16%-37%. Lower-layer roofs develop fractures deeper within coal walls, generating larger fractured blocks. The influence of roof thickness and strength evolves through two stages: During initial roadway development, thick hard roofs form stable, high-capacity cantilever structures where subsidence negatively correlates with thickness/strength. Subsequent intense mining triggers cantilever fracture, releasing dynamic loads that dominate roadway deformation. At this stage, thickness and strength positively influence fracture dimensions and energy release, intensifying roadway destabilization. ② Roadway deformation progresses through static load-dominated and dynamic load-expansion stages. Initially, the cantilever transfers static loads to deeper coal, expanding plastic zones. Post-fracture, the absence of immediate roof buffering allows dynamic stress waves to directly intensify surrounding rock damage. ③ Field tests demonstrate that hydraulic fracturing combined with deep-hole blasting reduces dynamic impact energy by 60%. Integrated with high-preload anchor cables and grouting, this limits roof subsidence to <300 mm. Optimizing advance rates to 3 m/day reduces high-energy seismic events by 65%. This research elucidates the mechanical mechanisms of impact-induced failure beneath thick hard roofs and proposes a targeted control strategy integrating directional roof cutting, multi-level support, and advance rate optimization. The outcomes provide theoretical and technical foundations for roadway stability control in deep mining environments under thick, hard, directly overlying strata.

To address issues such as insufficient stirring of resin anchoring agent, inadequate filling in reamed areas, eccentricity of cable bolts, and damage to hole walls during cable bolts reaming anchoring in soft rock roadways, a resin anchoring enhancement technology based on the Multi-segment Reaming Anchoring Enhancement (MRAE) component was proposed. Through theoretical analysis, the mechanisms of MRAE, including the "graded crushing-gradient stirring", the synergistic flow control of "ascending guidance-sealing", and the "centralized limiting-radial support" were revealed, and the mechanisms by which MRAE enhances the stirring effect of resin anchoring agent, the strength of the anchor solid, the pull-out resistance, and the centering performance of the cable bolt were also clarified. Besides, numerical simulations were conducted to comparatively analyze the characteristics of the stirring flow field of resin anchoring agent between MRAE and ordinary cable bolts, verifying that MRAE enhances the migration speed and diffusion range of resin. Moreover, laboratory experiments were performed to study the influence of MRAE on the drilling thrust, torque, and pull-out force of cable bolts. The results show that the average peak pull-out force of the enhanced anchoring group (36.5 kN) is 2.5 times that of the ordinary anchoring group (14.9 kN), and the centering degree is significantly improved. Field tests further verify the effectiveness of this technology. In soft rock roadways, both the pull-out force and pre-tightening force of the enhanced anchoring cable bolts meet the design values. The roof separation displacement is reduced by a factor of 1.52 compared with ordinary anchoring. Even under non-reaming conditions, its anchoring force still meets engineering requirements. The research results provide a theoretical basis and technical support for improving the anchoring quality of cable bolts in soft rock roadways.

The 3-1 coal seam in Menkeqing Coal Mine has strong propensity for rock burst. Given the large coal seam burial depth, high mining intensity, and the presence of a thick composite sandstone roof overlying the coal seam, rock burst disasters are likely to be induced during mining of the working face. Conventional pressure relief measures targeting medium- to high-position thick and hard roofs are limited in both treatment height and range, often failing to achieve the desired pressure relief effect. In response to this problem, dominant disaster-inducing factors for rock burst were analyzed first. On this basis, roof lithology analysis, key strata theory calculation, microseismic monitoring, and strata fracture energy transfer calculation were performed to identify the dominant strata responsible for rock burst and reveal the mechanism of regional fracturing with long boreholes for pressure relief and rock burst prevention. Furthermore, the engineering practice of regional fracturing with long boreholes was conducted, and the corresponding effect analysis was carried out. The results show that the large burial depth of the working face provides sufficient foundation static load. The 3-1 coal seam and its roof and floor have the potential to generate rock burst, and the dynamic load arising from the breakage of the highly integral and continuous composite sandstone roof is the main source triggering rock burst. Regional fracturing with long boreholes was used for advanced prefracturing of the thick and hard composite sandstone roof. After the construction was completed, cracks propagated notably in fractured strata, and a remarkable prefracturing effect was achieved. During mining of the working face, the frequency, energy, and concentration of high-energy microseismic events in the fracturing area were significantly reduced, the intensity and distance of periodic weighting of the working face decreased. The engineering practice demonstrates the effectiveness of regional fracturing with long boreholes in significantly reducing the risk of rock burst disasters and ensuring safe mining of the working face. The research results can provide reference for the prevention and control of rock burst in coal mines with similar conditions.

The Yushenfu mining area is characterized by shallow coal seams, thin overlying bedrock, and thick loose layers, and most mines in this mining area involve repeated mining of multiple coal seams. Affected by multiple factors such as coal seam mining height and spacing, the spatial interaction of surrounding rock in the upper and lower stopes makes it challenging to accurately predict fracture zone height. In this paper, the fracture zone height under multi-coal seam repeated mining in typical coal mines in the Yushenfu mining area was taken as the research object, and the research methods of physical similarity simulation, theoretical analysis, and deep learning were used. First, the fracture development law under multi-coal seam repeated mining was analyzed. Subsequently, a multi-factor coupling nonlinear regression model was established to describe the relationship between the fracture zone height and key parameters, including coal seam mining height, spacing, burial depth, dip angle, working face length, and interval rock strength. On this basis, the prediction method of fracture zone height under multi-coal seam repeated mining based on the SSA-BP neural network was established, and its accuracy was verified. The results indicate that the fracture development under repeated mining in Ciyaota Coal Mine exhibits a three-stage characteristic, i.e., localized slow growth, nonlinear rapid increase through interconnection, and dynamic stabilization. The ultimate height of the fracture zone reaches 139.0 m. The nonlinear regression model incorporating the coupled effects of coal seam mining height, interlayer spacing, strength of intervening rock strata, and working face length achieves an R² value of 0.880, confirming these parameters as key influencing factors for the fracture zone height. Compared to predictions from traditional empirical formulas and the BP model, the SSA-BP model demonstrates reductions in MAPE values by 22.96% and 6.70%, respectively, and attains a low RMSE of 1.79, indicating superior stability. Validation at the 14205 working face of Zhonghui Funeng Coal Mine in the Yushenfu mining area shows a relative error of 1.3% between the predicted and measured heights, well below 5%. The study demonstrates strong generalizability for predicting the height of water-conducting fracture zones under multi-coal seam repeated mining in the Yushenfu mining area and provides valuable insights for water hazard prevention and control under such mining conditions.

Deep mining of coal resources is commonly accompanied by high in-situ stress and progressive energy accumulation, which can readily trigger dynamic disasters such as rock bursts. From the perspective of material toughening, elucidating the impact-mitigation mechanisms of coal-based cemented fill materials and establishing an quantitative characterization and evaluation index system for toughening based on the energy dissipation theory are emerging as promising approaches for achieving impact-mitigation control and optimizing material-oriented design. To clarify the impact-mitigation mechanisms, this study employed coal-based solid wastes as the primary constituents and systematically investigated the coupled effects of aggregate gradation, binder-to-aggregate ratio, curing age, and fiber toughening through uniaxial compression tests, energy evolution analysis, rock burst propensity assessment, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicate that aggregate gradation, binder-to-aggregate ratio, and curing age exert significant influences on the mechanical performance of the cemented fill. The uniaxial compressive strength grows with the increase in curing age, and rises first and falls subsequently with the increases in Talbot index n and binder-to-aggregate ratio, reaching an optimum at a curing age of 28 d with n=0.6 and a binder-to-aggregate ratio of 2.5∶1. The incorporation of polypropylene fibers markedly enhances the compressive strength and improves post-peak ductility, broadens the energy-dissipation pathways, and enables sustained absorption and dissipation of externally imposed impact energy during the post-peak failure stage. Based on the energy dissipation theory, a FIMI-Lite impact-mitigation evaluation framework comprising five indices (energy dissipation ratio, dynamic toughness index, residual load-bearing ratio, brittleness index, and equivalent vibration isolation coefficient) was proposed to quantitatively characterize the impact-mitigation performance of cemented fill materials. Comparative analyses show that fiber-toughened fills outperform the conventional counterparts across all indices, with the fiber-toughened fill at n=0.4 achieving the highest comprehensive FIMI-Lite score. SEM observations reveal that an appropriate gradation promotes the formation of a dense load-bearing skeleton, whereas the incorporation of fibers conduces to constructing a three-dimensional "particle-cementitious matrix-fiber" network. The synergy of these two factors refines the pore structure, retards crack propagation, and enables stepwise energy absorption and progressive release. The above microstructural findings establish a mechanistic linkage to the macroscopic impact-mitigation performance. The proposed approach provides a scientific basis for optimizing the design of coal-based cemented fill materials and for preventing and controlling coal burst hazards in deep coal mining.

With the escalating global demand for carbon emission reduction, CO₂ sequestration and enhanced coal-bed methane (CO₂-ECBM) has attracted widespread international attention due to its distinctive advantages in promoting the synergistic development of energy development and carbon emission reduction. This paper systematically reviewed recent advances in CO₂-ECBM research across scientific, engineering, and policy-economic dimensions. Besides, it elucidated the sequestration mechanisms governed by a synergistic suite of processes, including adsorption trapping, capillary trapping, structural trapping, solubility trapping, and mineral trapping, and further evaluated the technological maturity and economic feasibility of the technology. The results demonstrate that CO₂-ECBM technology not only effectively promotes coalbed methane recovery but also offers substantial sequestration potential and favorable geological stability. Through a comparative analysis on typical demonstration projects conducted worldwide, it is pointed out that practical applications of this technology still face challenges such as poor injectability of coal seams, permeability decline induced by CO₂ injection, insufficient assessment of long-term sequestration safety, and economic feasibility hampered by technical costs and carbon price volatility. Drawing on bibliometric analysis and hotspot evolution mapping, this study outlines the current research landscape and development trajectory, highlighting critical future priorities such as geological suitability evaluation systems for sequestration sites, high-efficiency technologies for coal seam permeability enhancement, multi-field coupled multi-scale CO₂ migration mechanisms, and intelligent monitoring and early warning systems for sequestration stability. Concurrently, it is imperative to strengthen technology integration and policy support to accelerate the commercialization and scaling of CO₂-ECBM technology. These initiatives are critical for underpinning global efforts toward achieving carbon neutrality goals.

Large-scale development of surface fractures exacerbates ecosystem degradation, damages engineering infrastructure, and poses constraints on regional ecological security and socio-economic development. To characterize the scale characteristics of fractures under high-intensity mining and establish an effective prevention and control system, this study took the 615 working face of Guanbanwusu Coal Mine as the research background. The overlying strata structure was divided under the guidance of the combined rock strata theory, and a fracture-rate-based quantitative characterization method was proposed for the fracture development process. Furthermore, quantitative relationships between the depth-thickness ratio and surface fracture scale parameters (maximum width, average penetration, and average advance distance) were revealed, and the corresponding collaborative control technology was proposed. The following beneficial findings were yielded. The overlying strata damage is divided vertically into four zones (according to the distribution of thick-hard strata and collapsed blocks) and horizontally into five zones (according to the extent of mining influence). Four combined rock strata structures of the overlying strata are determined, and stepwise breakage in overlying strata ultimately drives fractures to the surface. The intensified dilatancy of rock blocks near the goaf enhances the skewness and irregularity of the subsidence curve. The depth-thickness ratio shows a negative linear correlation with the maximum fracture width, and a negative exponential correlation with both the average penetration and advance distance. A decreasing depth-thickness ratio induces a transition in fracture type, from tensile and step-type dominance to collapse and step-type dominance. Based on these findings, the collaborative control technology of surface fractures was proposed. Key measures include optimization of mining sequences to mitigate surface subsidence, geophysical positioning combined with targeted remediation to enhance the stability of the overlying strata structural arch, and zone-specific treatment based on fracture classification and zoning. These measures conduce to facilitating the restoration of the regional ecological environment. This research provides significant insights for safeguarding regional ecological security and human settlements.