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It proposes a void zoning method based on fiber optic sensing for mining the overlying rock and, in combination with physical model experiments, systematically investigates the dimensions, distribution, and deformation characteristics of rock mass voids. By analyzing fiber optic sensing data, the correlation between the rate of void expansion and the stress state of the rock mass is revealed. The research results demonstrate that as mining progresses, the internal voids of the rock mass gradually expand, exhibiting complex spatial distribution patterns. During the mining process, the expansion of voids within the overlying collapsed rock mass is closely related to the stress state of the rock mass. The rate of void expansion is influenced by changes in stress, making stress regulation a key factor in preventing void expansion and rock mass instability. The application of fiber optic sensing technology allows for more accurate monitoring of changes in rock mass voids, enabling precise zoning of voids in the overlying collapsed rock mass during mining. This zoning method has been validated against traditional theoretical calculations and experimental results. This research expands our understanding of the evolution characteristics of voids in overlying collapsed rock mass and provides valuable reference for backfilling engineering practices and backfilling parameter optimization.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/s24020478","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,1,12]],"date-time":"2024-01-12T07:47:16Z","timestamp":1705045636000},"page":"478","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":4,"title":["Evolution Characteristics of Void in the Caving Zone Using Fiber Optic Sensing"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"24","author":[{"given":"Jing","family":"Chai","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Energy Engineering, Xi\u2019an University of Science and Technology, Xi\u2019an 710054, China"}]},{"given":"Fengqi","family":"Qiu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Energy Engineering, Xi\u2019an University of Science and Technology, Xi\u2019an 710054, China"}]},{"given":"Lei","family":"Zhu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"China Coal Energy Research Institute Co., Ltd., Xi\u2019an 710054, China"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-5197-7706","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Dingding","family":"Zhang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Energy Engineering, Xi\u2019an University of Science and Technology, Xi\u2019an 710054, China"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2024,1,12]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"112","DOI":"10.1016\/j.powtec.2021.02.001","article-title":"Influence of block shapeonmacroscopic deformation response and mesofabric evolutionof crushed gangue under the triaxial compression","volume":"384","author":"Li","year":"2021","journal-title":"Powder Technol."},{"key":"ref_2","first-page":"3837625","article-title":"Bed Separation Characteristics of an LTCC Panel and Subsidence Controlling Grouting: Case Study of Longquan Coal Mine, China","volume":"2022","author":"Zheng","year":"2022","journal-title":"Shock. 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