Fully volumetric modular mining structures offer a partial solution to achieving sustainable construction at remote mine sites. Significant logistical challenges arise during road and sea transportation, depending on the size of the prefabricated modules and the remoteness of the site. As an alternative, hybrid modular mining structures comprising various non-volumetric prefabricated components of transportable size, assembled on-site to form complete structures, have previously been proposed. To facilitate hybrid modular structures in the mining industry, the paper reviews the design actions to which mining structures are subjected and evaluates the corresponding structural responses. It also examines existing connections that may be suitable for the hybrid module structures, assessing their effectiveness and safety in connecting prefabricated structural components. Finally, key requirements for connection design are identified to facilitate hybrid assembly.
Kreppold et al. (Fri,) studied this question.