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1/1/2011 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH is investigating the use of shotcrete in weak rock mass mines with the objective of reducing fatalities and injuries resulting from rock fall accidents.
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1/1/2011 - Peer reviewed journal articlesNIOSH is researching safe practices for the use of shotcrete as ground support in underground mines, particularly mines operating in weak host rock; including a rugged, portable direct tensile test system for measuring shotcrete adhesion strength.
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2/1/2010 - Conference papersThis paper presents the results of tests, describes the portable test system, and addresses some of the design issues encountered in the development of a rugged and reliable method for determining shotcrete adhesion strength in underground mines.
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2/1/2010 - Conference papersThis paper explains the results of round determinate panel tests by NIOSH researchers and relates the flexural strength and toughness of fiber-reinforced shotcrete to known energy absorbing properties of wire mesh.
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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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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program