Reduce highwalls - and costs, too

Journal Article · Mon Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1983 · Coal Age; (United States)

OSTI ID:6842522

Chironis, N P

The practice of eliminating highwalls so that coal-mined lands are returned to approximate original contour is an expensive operation. By drawing graphical curves for dozer and blasting costs, the most economical contour for backfilling highwalls can be selected to meet regulations. A procedure for developing the necessary curves, which should lead to the lowest backfill costs per linear foot of highwalls, is given.

• OSTI ID: 6842522
• Journal Information: Coal Age; (United States), Journal Name: Coal Age; (United States) Vol. 88:3; ISSN COLAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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