Determination of pillar width to improve mining safety in a deep burst-prone coal mine
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssci.2018.12.003
Abstract: Abstract Coal burst is the main threat to coal mining safety in China. Coal pillars of appropriate width play a significant role in controlling stress distribution and coal burst hazard. In the latest National Coal… read more here.
Keywords: burst; pillar design; coal; safety ... See more keywords
An alternative pillar design methodology
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DOI: 10.17159/2411-9717/16/388/2019
Abstract: The aim was to investigate stable pillar design procedures currently in use on chrome and platinum mines, subject them to a critical appraisal, and review some of the alternatives proposed in the literature. It is… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; mining; pillar design; alternative pillar ... See more keywords
Beyond the empirical pillar design method: The strain criterion and the pillar load inversion concepts
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DOI: 10.17159/2411-9717/3125/2024
Abstract: Pillar design is a crucial aspect of underground mining engineering, as it directly impacts the safety, stability, and overall effectiveness of mining operations. In this paper we present a method to calculate pillar stability based… read more here.
Keywords: method; criterion pillar; pillar design; strain criterion ... See more keywords
Rock Pillar Design Using a Masonry Equivalent Numerical Model
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DOI: 10.3390/en14040890
Abstract: In underground mining, the design of rock pillars is of crucial importance as these are structures that allow safe mining by maintaining the stability of the surrounding excavations. Pillar design is often a complex task,… read more here.
Keywords: pillar design; model; design; rock pillar ... See more keywords