Rock bursts are common dynamic disasters in deep underground engineering and resource mine development. Rock bursts are characterized by locality, abruptness, concealment, strong shock and vibration, etc. They can cause extreme casualities and economic losses for underground projects. Deep mining of resources has become a common phenomenon. At present, coal mining depth has reached 1500m and geothermal mining depth exceeds 3000m. Non-ferrous metal mining depth exceeds 4350m, and oil and gas resource mining can reach depths of 7500m.

Under the influence of deep high stress and complex geological environments, rockburst disasters have become a major problem in deep underground engineering. As such, generation mechanisms, monitoring, and early warning systems, prevention, and control of rock bursts in underground engineering have attracted research worldwide. In addition, practical solutions have been explored and suggested. These solutions provide a solid foundation for deep underground engineering and resource mine development.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide an opportunity for scholars to carry out broad scientific and technological discussions to further understand the nature of rock bursts in order to reduce and prevent accidents. Original research and review articles relating to laboratory experiment tests, theoretical models, numerical simulations, monitoring, and early warning methods are welcome.

Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:

• Theoretical studies of rock burst occurrence
• Laboratory test investigations of rock burst mechanisms
• Numerical simulation of rock or coal failure at high stresses and/or dynamic loads
• Rock dynamic laboratory test technology and equipment
• Methods and techniques for prevention and control in underground engineering