Abstract
In deep underground mines with high stress conditions, the rock mass behavior around openings can be complex and is difficult to quantify with current measurement methods. Selecting a proper combination of support elements to design a ground support system, can therefore be quite challenging. Several studies have been conducted in recent years to design ground support systems that provide adequate support to either hold or retain the rock under dynamic loading conditions. However, these studies have not been extensively used nor verified in mines. In practice, designing a support system requires a substantial amount of analysis and experience, but still might lead to variable designs from mine to mine that may in some cases be excessive and associated with high operating costs. This work presents a rockburst back analysis including seismicity, numerical modeling and underground observations.