The structural dynamics of the shaft construction sector and strategic pathways for the advancement of intelligent shaft construction innovations
LIU Zhiqiang
SONG Zhaoyang
JING Guoye
CHENG Shouye
WANG Qiang
LYU Zhenghui
Abstract：In the realms of mine resource exploitation,hydropower and water conservancy,integrated transportation networks,urban development,and emerging energy sources,underground construction projects are scaling unprecedented heights with remarkable rapidity.As the diversity of shaft functionalities expands,project numbers surge,and construction environments grow more ex-treme,the imperative for safe and efficient shaft construction emerges as a pivotal,strategic concern intricately tied to human safety,resource and energy security,and the broader socio-economic fabric of nations.This study synthesizes and evaluates the research advancements and contemporary land-scape of shaft construction technologies within China's mining and broader underground engineering sectors since the inception of the 14th Five-Year Plan.It delves into the formidable challenges that confront shaft construction technologies in the harsh environments of mining,transportation,urban subterranean spaces,and beyond.Capitalizing on the propitious advancements in next-generation in-formation technologies,the study outlines a trajectory for the intelligent transformation and elevation of shaft construction techniques,embracing transparent geological mapping,stratum modification,efficient rock fragmentation,expedited support systems,seamless debris evacuation,and comprehen-sive safety frameworks.Anchored in the principles of intelligent manufacturing and construction,it e-lucidates a high-end,intelligent development blueprint for integrated shaft construction equipment,encompassing multi-dimensional drilling technologies,intelligent tunneling systems,synchronized support mechanisms,continuous debris management solutions,and auxiliary operational tools.Lastly,from the vantage point of innovative technological evolution,the study probes into the fore-front technologies within the shaft construction industry and the disruptive innovations poised to cata-lyze industry-wide transformations.This exploration aims to serve as a catalyst for further intellectual discourse and propel the shaft construction sector into a new epoch of advanced productivity and pro-gress.
Keywords：intelligent shaft constructionvertical shaftmechanical rock breakingintelligent tunnelingcollaborative support
Publication Date：2025-02-24
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)