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8/1/2004 - Conference papersThis paper focuses on a computer simulation used to model roof behavior and rock bolt interaction in a collaborative study of ground behavior, reinforcement performance, and stress redistribution in a coal mine entry under severe horizontal stress.
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8/1/2001 - Conference papersA statistical study of roof bolt performance was conducted in 37 U.S. mines. Analysis of the results led to guidelines for making preliminary estimates for bolt length, capacity, and pattern to improve roof stability in difficult conditions.
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10/1/2000 - Information CircularsThe proceedings provide information on several new technologies including guidelines for roof bolt length, pattern, and capacity; a new design method for longwall tailgate supports; and a technique for measuring loads developed within cable bolts.
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1/1/2020 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA study of the loading characteristics of mechanical bolts (stiffness and capacity) installed in coal ribs at five underground coal mines.
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8/18/2015 - News and announcementsA feature story about through-the-earth communcations technologies available for mine emergencies.
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8/20/2013 - PC softwareA software program to help select roof bolts for primary support in underground coal mines
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9/1/2008 - Technology NewsResearch conducted by NIOSH has focused on producing noise treatments to reduce noise generated by the Roof Bolting Machine. A drill steel enclosure for reducing roof bolting machine drilling noise has been developed as an engineering control.
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10/1/2007 - Conference papersThis paper discusses the methods NIOSH used to identify noise sources on a roof bolting machine while drilling.
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8/1/2006 - Conference papersThis retrospective paper discusses changes in bolt types and usage over the past 24 years, pointing out some of the biggest myths and hailing the most significant advances.
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8/1/2006 - Information CircularsThis trainer's guide is designed as a reference manual. The purpose is to offer information and examples to skills trainers to assist them in structuring training for new operators of Walk-Thru roof bolting machines.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program