Results 1 - 3 of 3

• Case History of the Response of a Longwall Entry Subjected to Concentrated Horizontal Stress
  2/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A study of ground behavior, reinforcement performance and stress redistribution looked at a longwall tailgate under severe horizontal stress. Comparison to field results showed that a FLAC-2D model captured the significant roof and support behavior.
• Overview of Current US Longwall Gateroad Support Practices: An Update
  12/1/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An overview of recent trends in US longwall mining, with an emphasis on accident and injury trends, as well as support systems and ground conditions.
• Standing Support Alternatives in Western United States Longwalls
  2/1/2006 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  This article compares the performance characteristics of various support systems, including wood cribs, can supports, cluster props and pumpable supports.