ABSTRACT
This paper presents a comprehensive assessment of the impact of long-term underground mining activities on the geometric deformations of mine shaft linings, based on data collected over a period exceeding two decades of systematic surveying measurements. The analysis involved identifying both the directions and magnitudes of shaft lining deviations, which were subsequently correlated with the geometry of extraction workings, the intensity of mining operations, as well as local geological conditions and rock mass tectonics. The results enabled the determination of relationships between shaft lining displacements and the orientation and extent of mining activities. The results have significant practical implications for forecasting the impact of underground mining on subsurface infrastructure, particularly vertical structures, and may serve as a foundation for the design and optimization of structural reinforcement systems for shafts located in areas of active mining operations.
