An updated empirical model for ground control in U.S. multiseam coal mines

Multiple seam interactions are a major source of ground instability in several U.S. coalfields. Empirical methods are well suited for this problem, because while the mechanics multiple seam interactions are very complex and poorly understood, many mining case histories are available for analysis. Th...

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Published inInternational journal of mining science and technology Vol. 31; no. 2; pp. 163 - 174
Main Author Mark, Christopher
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.03.2021
Elsevier
Subjects
Coal
Empirical
Ground control
Multiseam
Pillar design
Underground
Multiseam
Underground
Ground control
Empirical
Coal
Pillar design
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Summary:Multiple seam interactions are a major source of ground instability in several U.S. coalfields. Empirical methods are well suited for this problem, because while the mechanics multiple seam interactions are very complex and poorly understood, many mining case histories are available for analysis. This study makes use of an updated database that includes 356 multiseam case histories, including 67 unsuccessful designs. The paper describes in detail the process used to design the study, collect the data, conduct the statistical analysis, and develop the quantitative model. The model can be used for mine planning in multiple seam situations, and has been made available as a module within the Analysis of Coal Pillar Stability (ACPS) computer program.
ISSN:2095-2686
DOI:10.1016/j.ijmst.2020.12.024