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Regional Horizontal Stress And Its Effect On Longwall Mining In The Northern Appalachian Coal Field
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Su, D. W. H. (1995). Regional Horizontal Stress And Its Effect On Longwall Mining In The Northern Appalachian Coal Field. Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Ground Control in fining
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Su, D. W. H. (1995). Regional Horizontal Stress And Its Effect On Longwall Mining In The Northern Appalachian Coal Field. Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Ground Control in fining
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Organization: International Conference on Ground Control in Mining
Pages: 7
Publication Date:
Jan 1, 1995
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| This paper presents the results of ill situ horizontal stress measurements using a Minifrac system in several northern Appalachian coal mines. The effect of stress magnitude and orientation on longwall gate entry stability was analyzed using a series of three-dimensional finite element analyses. The best headgate stability is achieved if the maximum horizontal stress is aligned with the direction of longwall retreat or if the panel is oriented such that the maximum stress relaxes over the headgate due to the presence of the newly formed gob. The degree of horizontal stress damage to longwall gate entries depends largely on the stress magnitude and roof geology. Accurate assessments of support or design techniques which may mitigate longwall headgate or tailgate instability in areas of thinly laminated roof and high horizontal stresses must account for the in situ horizontal stress state and site specific roof geology. The ability to measure stresses and map geology is thus essential to prevent ground control failures at the longwall headgate. |
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