A Review of Numerical Models for Predicting Subsidence in Abandoned Mines (2015–2025)
By: Pietro Belba
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Language: English
Page range: 11 - 18
Submitted on: Mar 5, 2026
Accepted on: May 4, 2026
Published on: Sep 28, 2026
Published by: University of Petrosani
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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