Mining Scheme Optimization and Stope Structural Mechanic Characteristics for a Deep and Large Ore Body

Several large ore bodies are exposed to poor environments. Thus, designing a reasonable mining scheme for the stress characteristics and stability of stope structures is essential. In this study, Fast Lagrangian Analysis of Continua 3D is used to study the stability and mechanics environment of the surrounding rock and cemented pillars in two kinds of mining scheme for continuous mining and “taking one every other one” mining. The mechanical response of stope structure to each process under different mining schemes is analyzed from the aspects of vertical stress, vertical displacement and stress distribution. The results show that, during the “taking one every other one” mining process, the maximum principal stress is between 0 MPa and 5 MPa, the vertical maximum displacement is 25 mm and the vertical stress range is 0–14 MPa. These simulation parameters are obviously better than continuous mining scheme. This mining scheme is more conducive to stope stability, increasing mine economic efficiency and ensure production safety.