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2/1/2005 - Conference papersHighwall stability remains a major concern during highwall mining. Geologic structure (hillseams) and pillar stability are the two major factors affecting highwall stability.
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8/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe CMRR quantifies defects in the rock mass and compiles a strength value used for engineering design. The CMRR has been applied to a number of ground stability problems. The CMRR procedure and some of these applications are described in this paper.
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5/3/2024 - Research projectsA project to provide a larger arsenal of tools for the assessment of ground-failure-related hazards to the underground softrock mining community.
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Exploration of Limestone Pillar Stability in Multiple-level Mining Conditions Using Numerical Models5/17/2023 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA study using FLAC3D models to investigate factors that control pillar stability in multiple-level conditions.
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5/2/2023 - Research projectsA project to elucidate effective ground control management strategies and develop tools that help to forecast time-dependent processes in relation to rate or possible outcome.
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1/1/2020 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA paper detailing the positive aspects, as well as the challenges, of implementing a new stress-control mine layout.
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1/1/2020 - Reports of InvestigationsThis part 2 of a two-part series describes ground stress in mining by calibrating and verifying longwall stress models.
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1/1/2020 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article detailing observations of the non-typical bleeder entries of a moderate depth longwall panel, with a primary focus on the extent and magnitude of the abutment loading.
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1/1/2020 - Reports of InvestigationsThis part 1 of a two-part series describes ground stress in mining based on measurements and observations at two western mines.
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2/1/2018 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA contract to adapt and use existing pattern-detection technology to identify minute changes in the mine environment.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program