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8/20/2013 - PC softwareA software program to help improve mine layouts for control of horizontal stress.
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9/18/2020 - Contracts and cooperative agreementsA capacity-building contract with the Colorado School of Mines to develope improvements in ground characterization, monitoring, analysis, and design approaches.
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2/15/2018 - Research projectsA project to make available blast damage models and an easy-to-use software tool for mining engineers to use in developing improved blast designs.
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6/1/2011 - Technology NewsTo develop a practical method of measuring shotcrete early strength onsite in the first six hours after application using a partial beam test standard, ASTM C 1 16-90.
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5/1/2010 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis article describes experiments simulating rib scaling from an elevated bucket to examine force generation and electromyographic responses using two types of scaling bars at five target heights ranging from floor level to 176 cm.
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6/1/2008 - Conference papersThis paper compares the transverse load capabilities of several block materials and wall dimensions commonly used in stopping constructions based upon simulated three-hinge, rigid-arch loading tests of half-wall constructions.
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10/1/2006 - Conference papersHand scaling is a physically demanding job responsible for overexertion injuries in mining. This experiment studied rib scaling from an elevated bucket to examine force generation capabilities and electromyographic responses to a prying subtask.
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3/1/2005 - Peer reviewed journal articlesA major focus of ground control research presently being conducted by the Spokane Research Laboratory of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is to incorporate weak rock masses (such as are associated with operations in the ...
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2/1/2005 - Conference papersOne focus of ground control research at NIOSH is to incorporate data on weak rock masses into existing design relationships, with an emphasis on updating the span design curve for manned entries and the overbreak curve for longhole entries. Both curves ...
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Injury data show a dramatic reduction in roof skin injuries when screening is used. Five case studies in which roof screen was used are presented along with the costs of materials, impact on bolting advance rates, and potential ergonomic risks.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program