A robust approach to identify roof bolts in 3D point cloud data captured from a mobile laser scanner

• Published in: International journal of mining science and technology Vol. 31; no. 2; pp. 303 - 312
• Main Authors: Singh, Sarvesh Kumar, Raval, Simit, Banerjee, Bikram
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.03.2021; Elsevier
• Subjects: Change detection; Mobile laser scanning; Roof bolts; Roof monitoring; Support system planning; Underground roadways; Roof monitoring; Underground roadways; Mobile laser scanning; Support system planning; Change detection; Roof bolts

Roof bolts such as rock bolts and cable bolts provide structural support in underground mines. Frequent assessment of these support structures is critical to maintain roof stability and minimise safety risks in underground environments. This study proposes a robust workflow to classify roof bolts in...