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Generalized Weighted Mahalanobis Distance Improved VIKOR Model for Rockburst Classification Evaluation

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  • Jianhong Chen

    (School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

  • Zhe Liu

    (School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

  • Yakun Zhao

    (School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

  • Shan Yang

    (School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

  • Zhiyong Zhou

    (School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

Abstract

Rockbursts are hazardous phenomena of sudden and violent rock failure in deep underground excavations under high geostress conditions, which poses a serious threat to geotechnical engineering. The occurrence of rockbursts is influenced by a combination of factors. Therefore, it is necessary to find an efficient method to assess rockburst grades. In this paper, we propose a novel method that enhances the VIKOR method using a novel combination of weight and generalized weighted Mahalanobis distance. The combination weights of the evaluation indicators were calculated using game theory by combining subjective experience and objective data statistical characteristics. By introducing the generalized weighted Mahalanobis distance, the VIKOR method is improved to address the issues of inconsistent dimensions, different importance, and inconsistent correlation among indicators. The proposed method can deal with the complexity of the impact factors of rockburst evaluation and classify the rockburst intensity level. The results show that the accuracy of the improved VIKOR method with the distance formula is higher than that of the unimproved VIKOR method; the evaluation accuracy of the improved VIKOR method with the generalized weighted Mahalanobis distance is 91.67%, which outperforms the improved VIKOR methods with the Euclidean and Canberra distances. This assessment method can be easily implemented and does not depend on the discussion of the rockburst occurrence mechanism, making it widely applicable for engineering rockburst evaluation.

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  • Jianhong Chen & Zhe Liu & Yakun Zhao & Shan Yang & Zhiyong Zhou, 2024. "Generalized Weighted Mahalanobis Distance Improved VIKOR Model for Rockburst Classification Evaluation," Mathematics, MDPI, vol. 12(2), pages 1-21, January.
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    1. Zhe Liu & Jianhong Chen & Yakun Zhao & Shan Yang, 2023. "A Novel Method for Predicting Rockburst Intensity Based on an Improved Unascertained Measurement and an Improved Game Theory," Mathematics, MDPI, vol. 11(8), pages 1-18, April.
    2. Kaya, Tolga & Kahraman, Cengiz, 2010. "Multicriteria renewable energy planning using an integrated fuzzy VIKOR & AHP methodology: The case of Istanbul," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 35(6), pages 2517-2527.
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