Geologic data collection and assessment techniques in coal mining for ground control

The identification and mitigation of adverse geologic conditions are critical to the safety and productivity of underground coal mining operations. To anticipate and mitigate adverse geologic conditions, a formal method to evaluate geotechnical factors must be established. Each mine is unique and ha...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mark Van Dyke, Ted Klemetti, Joe Wickline
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mining Science and Technology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095268619306019