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• Mapping of Compositional Properties of Coal Using Isometric Log-Ratio Transformation and Sequential Gaussian Simulation - A Comparative Study for Spatial Ultimate Analyses Data
  3/1/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article on mapping the ultimate analyses parts of the Springfield coal from an Indiana section of the Illinois basin, using sequential Gaussian simulation of isometric log-ratio transformed compositions.
• Analysis of Global and Local Stress Changes in a Longwall Gateroad
  2/5/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An analysis of a numerical-model-based approach for estimating the changes in both the horizontal and vertical loading conditions induced by an approaching longwall face.
• Development of a Fault-Rupture Environment in 3D: A Numerical Tool for Examining the Mechanical Impact of a Fault on Underground Excavations
  2/1/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article assessing whether a numerical tool might be useful or practical in forecasting bump potential associated with a strike-slip fault for a typical structural geologic setting.
• Deep Cover Bleeder Entry Performance and Support Loading: A Case Study
  1/24/2019 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article examining rear abutment extent and loading, along with how well current modeling procedures calculate those values.
• Empirical Engineering Models for Airborne Respirable Dust Capture from Water Sprays and Wet Scrubbers
  12/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article presenting a dimensionless empirical model developed for predicting airborne dust capture efficiency of water sprays and wet scrubbers.
• Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Carbon Monoxide Spread in Underground Mine Fires
  9/27/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article describing an evaluation of MFIRE, a mine fire simulation software based on ventilation networks, for its carbon monoxide spread prediction capabilities using experimental results from large-scale diesel fuel and conveyor belt fire tests.
• Studying Longwall Ventilation with Physical Modeling
  7/1/2018 - Non-peer reviewed journal articles
  An article discussing the development, applications and findings from NIOSH's Longwall Instrumented Aerodynamic Model (LIAM).
• Dust Control by Air-blocking Shelves and Dust Collector-to-Bailing Airflow Ratios for a Surface Mine Drill Shroud
  5/17/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A study using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models to examine the effects of air-blocking shelves on airflows and respirable dust distribution associated with medium-sized surface blasthole drill shrouds as part of a dry dust collector system.
• An FMM-FFT Accelerated SIE Simulator for Analyzing EM Wave Propagation in Mine Environments Loaded with Conductors
  5/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  An article presenting an FMM-FFT-SIE full-wave simulator used to characterize EM wave propagation in electrically large and loaded mine environments.
• Coal Rib Response During Bench Mining: A Case Study
  5/1/2018 - Peer reviewed journal articles
  A study exploring the geomechanics of bench room-and-pillar mining and the associated response of high pillar ribs at overburden depths greater than 300 m.