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8/1/2001 - Conference papersThe Support Technology Optimization Program (STOP) was updated to Version 2.3. This paper describes the additional features: including uncontrolled convergence into the design requirements for standing roof supports; the addition of design procedures fo...
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8/1/2001 - Conference papersA historic overview of the role of mobile roof support (MRS) technologies in improving stability and worker safety is presented along with field evaluations of the MRS load rate monitoring device and other remote deformation-monitoring techniques.
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7/1/2001 - Book chaptersThis paper discusses (1) the results of a ground-based hyperspectral imaging tool used to map the geology of an open-pit mine highwall, and (2) interferometric synthetic aperture radar and how it can be used in a variety of geotechnical situations.
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7/1/2001 - Conference papersInstrumented cable bolts were used in conjunction with existing ground control to monitor rock mass loads at various field sites. By monitoring rock mass load and displacement, more effective ground support can be selected and installed.
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6/1/2001 - Conference papersA study is described where information was collected at 37 coal mines on roof falls and other geotechnical, mining, geologic, and roof bolting factors. A statistical analysis was conducted on the data with roof fall rate as the outcome variable.
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1/1/2001 - Technology NewsScaling, the removal of loose rock from the roofs and walls of a mine by manual or mechanized means, may be necessary during any stage of mining. Manual scaling is very labor intensive, and mechanical methods can be too powerful and actually produce a l...
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1/1/2001 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper summarizes case studies where unusual circumstances required that a longwall retreat into or through previously driven rooms. Two types of roof failure are identified and discussed.
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This paper presents an overview of the most significant ground control hazards facing today's mineworkers, as well as best practices to reduce these risks.
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7/1/2000 - Technology NewsThis video, entitled "Ground Support...It's Important, or Miner Mike Saves the Day," presents information on why ground supports work and how to install them properly.
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4/1/2000 - Conference papersResearchers are investigating the physical properties of cable bolts by replacing the conventional king wire with a modified king wire on which strain gauges have been installed.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program