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- Hazard prevention and control:
- Support design and selection
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6/1/2006 - Conference papersThis paper presents the results of a study into the ground response around tailgate entries using numerical models. The potential exists to develop site-specific tailgate design curves by combining model results with field observations.
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10/1/2005 - Conference papersThis paper provides an overview of the support design and application philosophy in the United States.
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8/1/2005 - Conference papersThe conclusion drawn from this study was that standing supports do not have sufficient capacity to control main roof or floor loading or prevent the resulting convergence of the tailgate entry.
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8/1/2005 - Conference papersThe objective of this is paper is to review the current state of knowledge and practice in highwall mining.
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8/1/2005 - Conference papersThis paper summarises the results of a research project whose goal was to provide the Australian coal industry with a rib support design methodology and software tool that could be utilised by suitably qualified colliery staff.
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2/1/2005 - Conference papersResearchers conducted tests to evaluate the tensile strength, fiber count, and adhesion of shotcrete applied to panels at the Chief Joseph Mine, a research and training facility operated by Montana Tech.
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2/1/2005 - Conference papersWestern mines have had limited choices for standing support. This paper compares the performance characteristics of various support systems.
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1/1/2005 - Conference papersIn some underground limestone mines, the dip may exceed 5°. This can cause roof instability, which can be exacerbated by horizontal tectonic stresses. Field studies and numerical model analyses assess the effect of dip in various stress conditions.
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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 papersIn underground coal mines, concrete block stoppings are widely used to control mine ventilation. Researchers developed a numerical model to evaluate the performance of stopping materials and different wall geometries in a controlled environment.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program