Utilising the scientific method to demonstrate that slender beam/column behaviour is the dominant behavioural mechanism leading to roof/rib failure

• Published in: International journal of mining science and technology Vol. 31; no. 5; pp. 867 - 887
• Main Authors: Colwell, Mark, Frith, Russell
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier 01.09.2021
• Subjects: Axial stress; Behavioural mechanisms; Buckling; Delamination; Prudent simplification; Support design

As per most other earth science engineering problems, the underground coal geotechnical environment and the way in which roof and rib support interacts with the rock mass are complex issues. It is therefore generally recognised that without prudent simplification, the complexity of the problem will...