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- Roof falls
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- Conference papers
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8/1/2004 - Conference papersThe study tested ground penetrating radar's ability to determine the extent of grout penetration into mine roof strata in the NIOSH Safety Research Coal Mine. The study showed that GPR technology can be useful in detecting roof changes due to grout.
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8/1/2004 - Conference papersPolyurethane injection is a proven method of rock stabilization in even the weakest, most broken ground. Optimization of the injection design by pre-injection video diagnostics can greatly contribute to successful and efficient roof stabilization.
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8/1/2004 - Conference papersMines with low-strength roof are much more likely to struggle with roof falls. This paper focuses on two mines in two different seams, conducting statistical analysis to determine which support combinations have proven to be most effective.
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8/1/2004 - Conference papersMore that 700 microseismic emissions were collected from two underground limestone mine roof fall areas in southwestern PA. Results reveal much about the behavior of strata prone to failure and allow for the construction of hazard maps.
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8/1/2004 - Conference papersUnderground limestone mine roofs in Northern Appalachia can be subject to high horizontal stresses. A case study is presented showing that induced stress changes in the immediate roof are less likely if the pillars contain weak bedding planes.
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6/1/2004 - Conference papersNIOSH researchers have identified a pattern of fracture zone development as an explanation for fracture formation around rectangular openings in underground mines. Two computer modeling codes were used to model different aspects of this pattern.
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5/1/2004 - Conference papersResearchers are investigating the causes and mechanisms of roof failure in underground mines with the goal that better understanding these issues will lead to better layout and support designs to help prevent fall-of-ground accidents and fatalities.
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2/1/2004 - Conference papersA surveillance system using low-cost video cameras and computer software from the security industry was tested for effectiveness in monitoring mine slopes and providing real-time warning of rock falls.
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2/1/2004 - Conference papersThis paper examines the capabilities of convergence and microseismic monitoring systems to better understand roof rock failure mechanics and anticipate falls. Understanding these techniques is critical in developing effective ground control strategy.
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8/1/2003 - Conference papersThis paper utilizes rock-fall-related incident narratives from the MSHA database for a taxonomic analysis, which identifies event root causes and provides future direction for corrective measures to reduce the probability of event occurrence.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program