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1/1/2011 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA field-expedient test method and portable on site test equipment have been developed to measure shotcrete strength in the first six hours after application.
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1/1/1998 - Peer reviewed journal articlesHorizontal stresses are caused by global plate-tectonic forces. This paper presents six case histories of mines that encountered roof falls or difficult ground conditions at the headgate caused by horizontal-stress concentrations.
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1/1/2020 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article covering geologic exploratory methods, data organization, and the value of collecting and interpreting geologic information in coal mines to enhance safety and production.
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1/1/2017 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA paper detailing observations made in four consecutive room and pillar retreat panels and the data collected from an instrumentation site during retreat mining.
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2/1/2016 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA report presenting a historical narrative on the research the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has conducted in relation to rock mechanics and shale.
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1/1/2011 - Peer reviewed journal articlesIn recent years, the number of some annual ground fall fatalities has approached zero, indicating that significant progress has been made. However, more progress is needed to reduce injuries caused by rock falling between supports and by rib falls.
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1/1/1998 - Peer reviewed journal articlesRoof and rib conditions were observed and assessed in 33 underground stone mines. It was found that selection of the mining horizon and mine layout decisions tremendously influence ground stability.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program