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7/1/2010 - Conference papersThis paper makes use of numerical models to examine the interaction between typical pillar systems and the surrounding rock mass for weak and strong geological conditions at various spans and depths of cover.
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2/1/2001 - Conference papersEvaluation of the "Advance and Relieve" mining method is described to determine effectiveness for conditions where high horizontal stresses caused long running roof falls resulting in hazardous conditions and the premature abandonment of panels.
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7/1/2009 - Conference papersThis study extends the method of dynamic analysis to events driven by slip on geologic features.
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7/1/2007 - Conference papersA unique circumstance created by monitoring a pre-driven longwall recovery room permitted measuring the stresses of a coal pillar throughout its entire life cycle in less than a week. The complete transformation took place in less than 12 hours.
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7/1/2007 - Conference papersObservations of pillar conditions in limestone mines showed that the presence of weak bands in the limestone can result in pillar damage. This study investigated the mechanism of failure caused by the presence of weak bands using numerical models.
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7/1/2007 - Conference papersNumerical modeling is used to evaluate the degree the pillar strength is increased with a rectangular pillar over a square pillar.
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5/1/2007 - Conference papers, Information CircularsA detailed evaluation of the multiple-seam experiences at Harris No. 1 Mine was done as part of NIOSH's nationwide multiple-seam mining case history database.
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5/1/2007 - Conference papersA survey of roof and pillar conditions in limestone mines has revealed that bench mining of the floor between pillars can cause instability in the pillars at the perimeter of the benched area. Numerical models were used to assess those effects.
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8/1/2006 - Conference papersA survey of pillar conditions was carried out at 21 operating limestone mines that use the room-and-pillar method. Pillar instability is most likely caused by unfavorable geological structures in pillars with width to height ratios of less than 1.5.
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8/1/2005 - Conference papersResults show that the remnant upper seam structure's size can influence multiple seam interaction. Specifically, smaller critically loaded upper seam pillars appear more likely to cause lower seam ground control problems than wider pillars.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program