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Prospects of geomechanics development in the context of new technological paradigm

MINING

Vladimir L. Trushko, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, Professor, Saint-Petersburg Mining University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia;

Anatolii G. Protosenya, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, Professor, Saint-Petersburg Mining University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia.

Abstract

The article describes the role of geomechanics for forecasting the development of geosystems and ensuring the safety of mining operations during the transition to a new technological paradigm. The state and prospects of development of the mineral resource base, including the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, are considered. The directions of technological breakthroughs and the possibility of transforming industrial production based on «crosscutting» technology and the digital economy are presented.

The analysis of geomechanical problems was carried out considering advanced technological changes and the rapid growth of requirements for the preservation of the Earth’s interior and natural landscapes. The concept of the development of geomechanics and geodynamics to ensure rational subsoil use in terms of the use of «breakthrough» technology is proposed, and the need to integrate scientific and industry collaboration into the system of engineering and professional education is shown.

Key words: mineral resource complex; geomechanics; concept; development priorities; new technological paradigm.

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Scientifiс periodical «Zapiski Gornogo Instituta / Journal of Mining Institute» has been published since 1907 as a periodical scientific and scientific-educational edition in Saint-Petersburg Mining University. The periodicity of publishing is 6 volumes per year.