Application of a Rock Mass Classification to Mining Stability Problems – Some Case Studies
- Organization:
- The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
- Pages:
- 13
- File Size:
- 342 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1983
Abstract
Understanding of in situ rock mass behaviour has taken a step forward with the advent of the refined rock mass classifications of Wickham, Bieniawski and Barton et al. In this paper six case studies are given in brief showing how Barton's classification could be used in mining situations. The cases cover stability of roadway junctions under shallow covers, support pressure estimation in roadways in intact and failed rock conditions, determination of the safe unsupported span of a wide stope and estimating the stability of roadways in two contiguous seams standing 011 small pillars against puncture of the parting rock.
Citation
APA: (1983) Application of a Rock Mass Classification to Mining Stability Problems – Some Case Studies
MLA: Application of a Rock Mass Classification to Mining Stability Problems – Some Case Studies. The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, 1983.