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An investigation into the effects of a retreating longwall on a three-entry gateroad system

Conference · · Prepr., Soc. Min. Eng. AIME; (United States)
OSTI ID:6362875

This paper presents the final results of an in-mine case study conducted by the Bureau of Mines on a three-entry gateroad system utilizing the stiff-yield pillar design concept. The analyses of roof to floor convergence and roof bolt loading of headgate systems and tailgate chain pillar stresses are presented in detail as the longwall panels were mined. Stress distribution within pillars, relative stress changes between yield and abutment pillars, and the histories of pillar stress, roof to floor convergence, and roof bolt loading as a function of longwall movement are discussed.

Research Organization:
U.S. Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
OSTI ID:
6362875
Report Number(s):
CONF-830317-
Journal Information:
Prepr., Soc. Min. Eng. AIME; (United States), Journal Name: Prepr., Soc. Min. Eng. AIME; (United States) Vol. 83-COAL-01; ISSN PMAID
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English