Progressive Evolution Model of Fault Water Inrush Caused by Underground Excavation Based on Multiphysical Fields

Abstract

Underground fault water inrushes are frequent hydrogeological disasters associated with underground mining and tunnel construction projects. In this study, we analyze the water inrush mechanism of underground engineering by building a numerical simulation model to evaluate the process of water inrush, analyze water inrush changes under various working conditions, and consider the fluid-solid coupling effect of rock mass and water. These analyses provide effective suggestions for preventing water inrush from faults. The study establishes a two-dimensional numerical model based on Darcy’s law and plane strain field to analyze water inrush from faults in underground engineering. The analysis shows that factors such as aquifer pressure, permeability between the aquifer and fault zone, and permeability sensitivity coefficient are important considerations that affect the occurrence of water-inrush disasters. The study also identifies the sudden change in water inrush speed at the fault zone and the roadway when the working condition is changed as an indication of the nature of water inrush at the fault. Additionally, the study presents preventive measures such as drainage grouting to ensure the safety of underground engineering constructions. Overall, this research provides important insights into the causes and effects of water inrush from faults and can inform practical measures to mitigate the risks associated with underground engineering.