Angle bolts control rib side at No. 4 mine, Brookwood, Alabama

Conference · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Prepr., Soc. Min. Eng. AIME; (United States)

OSTI ID:6080338

Gauna, M

A high seam geologic condition exists at Jim Walter Resources No. 4 mine which requires immediate rib support after a continuous miner cuts a place. High seam mining heights are typically 2.4 to 2.6 m (8 to 9 ft) and a thick rock layer is present in the upper portion of the coal rib side. The 610 m (2000 ft) mining depth at No. 4 mine induces horizontal rib line movement after excavating an entry. Horizontal rib movement greater than 30.5 cm (12 in) have been noted. When lateral movement occurs in the high seam areas, the thick rock layer, and the coal above the rock layer, become fractured and tend to roll into the entry. If not adequately supported, large rib rolls develop in the place being bolted as well as in previously mined areas which endanger men and equipment. To control this situation rib support must be installed in the roof bolting operation as the bolting crew works towards the face.

• Research Organization: Jim Walter Resources, No. 4 Mine, Brookwood, Alabama
• OSTI ID: 6080338
• Report Number(s): CONF-831009-
• Journal Information: Prepr., Soc. Min. Eng. AIME; (United States), Vol. 83-310; Conference: Society of Mining Engineers of AIME fall meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 19 Oct 1983
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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