Authors: E.G. Kuzin

Title of the article: Survivability of mining and transportation systems

Year: 2025, Issue: 5, Pages: 172-184

Branch of knowledge: 2.8.8 Geotechnology, mining machines

Index UDK: 622.64

DOI: 10.26730/1999-4125-2025-5-172-184

Abstract: In this paper, a new definition of the term survivability is proposed in relation to mining and transportation systems of coal mines. The key difference in terminology is the representation of survivability as the ability to perform the main function of a system as a result of unforeseen harmful effects in abnormal, exorbitant conditions. The analysis of scientific papers in the field of reliability, safety and stability of mining and other technical systems is presented. An important difference between the proposed approach is the provision of survivability by technical means and structural materials and the intra-system connections of mining and transport machinery components. A brief history of the development of the concept of survivability and approaches to its implementation is given. Further improvement of geotechnology is inextricably linked with the development and improvement of mining machinery and equipment, which in turn is based on the improvement of individual components of the system. It is shown that a systematic approach makes it possible to minimize the consequences of failures and accidents, preventing the catastrophic development of damage. The methodology of survivability, which is a supersystem for managing the reliability of a mining engineering system, is considered. The methodology reveals the structural relationships of various subsystems and, with a detailed analysis, allows you to see weak links that require priority protection. It is important for designers and technologists to have effective feedback on likely and unlikely events that can cause significant damage. Investigations of major accidents and catastrophes show that in most cases no large material costs were required to minimize their consequences. At the same time, the decision makers considered these costs unjustified. This paper shows that it is necessary to be protected from the wrong unintended actions of one's own personnel and from targeted organized sabotage, which is of particular relevance at the present time. The introduction of the conceptual apparatus of survivability has long been implemented at strategically important facilities. The mathematical apparatus is quite well developed. However, for hazardous production facilities, they are limited by the reliability, risk and safety apparatus. We believe that the prerequisites have matured to introduce a conceptual framework of survivability for the mining and technical system and to realize a high level of technical and technological means. The paper concludes that, despite the complexity and variety of the problems posed, ensuring high survivability of mining and transportation systems must begin at the stage of project development in order to eliminate the use of inefficient technological solutions.

Key words: mining engineering system transport system survivability safety reliability risk mining machinery under-ground workings stability

Receiving date: 19.09.2025

Approval date: 10.10.2025

Publication date: 23.10.2025

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