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894424 finite element method. Results show stability of the level pillar
Soft rock pillars is critical for stability of the whole stope system, and that
Abel, J F control of the size of the plastic zone within the pillar may
lnt J Min Geol Engng V6. N3, Oct 1988. P215-248 reduce tensile failure, fully utilise the self-supporting capacity
and reduce reserves of remaining pillars.
Pillar design takes into account the strength of the pillar and
the load it carries. Three strength estimation methods, linear,
894429
exponential and confined core, are discussed using experimen-
Implementation of finite element model of heterogeneous
tal data. All 3 methods use strength data for a small rock
anisotropic rock mass for the Tkibuli-Shaor coal deposit
sample and fail to produce rational results for soft rock, even
conditions
at moderate depth. The confined core method seems the most
Yufin, S A: Shvachko, I R; Morozov, A S; Berdzenishvili, T L;
useful. Estimation of pillar load by the tributary area method
Gelashvili. G M; Gordeziani, Z A
gives conservative results. The parabolic load transfer approx-
Proc 6th International Conference on Rock 34echanics,
imation method shows more promise.
Montreal, 30 Aug-10 Sept 1987 V2, P1345-1348. Publ
Rotterdam: A A Balkema. 1987
894425
Boulby shaft restoration The seams lie in sandstone strata containing a layer of heaving
Chilton, F; Maxwell. A S clay. Due to folding, the seams dip at an angle of about 42
Min Engr V148. N329. Feb 1989, P371-376 deg. Tectonic stress is in excess of gravitational stress and seis-
mic activity can be observed at depth. The geological and
Two 1100m deep shafts at the Boulby potash mine, Cleveland, geotechnical properties of the region are described. The finite
run through a 10m thick marl layer overlying the main seam, element program STATAS has been used to model stress dis-
which when damp acts as a viscous liquid and exerts high tribution around the mine, and information obtained used to
pressure on the shaft. A very thick lining in this region was minimise occurrence of rockburst.
ruled out on cost grounds, and a compressible foam injected
behind the lining to absorb the high pressure. This lasted only 894430
two years before first signs of damage. Design and installation Hybrid numerical model for seam geometries
of a replacement lining of high strength concrete blocks under Petersen, D L
difficult conditions, with both shafts kept operational, are Key Questions in Rock Mechanics: Proc 29th US Symposium,
described. Minneapolis, 13-15 June 1988 P537-542. Publ Rotterdam: A
A Balkema. 1988
894426
Rock mechanics program helps improve trona recovery at The formulation and intial testing of a model of an under-
Stauffer's Big Island Mine in Wyoming ground mine, which uses the displacement discontinuity model
Agapito, J FT; Hunter, R V for the rock mass away from the seam and the finite difference
Min Engng V41, NI, Jan 1989, P24-26 method to model the seam and adjacent floor and roof rocks,
is presented. Individual formulations, linking of the methods,
The trona deposits in southwest Wyoming are extracted by and results of the application of the hybrid model are
conventional room and pillar mining and also by using a con- illustrated.
tinuous miner. Field instrumentation was set up to determine
roof and pillar response to mining. In situ stress and conver- 894431
gence were monitored. Test mining layouts were used in the Roof reinforcement systems in Iongwall mining. A
wings or side areas of panels. Creep rates were seen to stabilise management overview
after 2-3 months. Computer analysis was used to calculate McCarthy, P J
stability. Based on these results, extraction ratio for conven- Proc 8th AMIRA Technical Meeting, Advances in Blasting
tional mining was raised, and higher productivity layouts and Ground Support,Sydney, 8th October 1987 P3.1-3.4. Publ
adopted for the continuous miner. Melbourne. AMIRA, 1987

894427 Mathematical modelling of mining problems should be com-


Innovative shaft lining method bined with field measurements and observations to simulate
real conditions. A programme of roof support development in
Torbin, R N; Kovar, R F
Min Engng V41, N2, Feb 1989, P114-118 longwall mines in Australia, which allowed realistic input
parameters to be used in the models, is described. Enhanced
A new, highly specialised rapid shaft lining system is designs based on field measurement techniques proved more
described, The continuous slipforming technique, lining the stable than previous designs. Measurements of in situ stress
shaft from the bottom up. is employed, but polyurethane foam allow additional developments to be sited in areas of low stress
material is used in place of concrete. Rates as high as 30m/h profile.
can be achieved. The liner is thinner than the conventional
concrete liner. The high cost on-site concrete batch plant is 894432
eliminated. Use of underground mining and tunnelling techniques for in
situ oil recovery
894428 Stephenson, H G; Luhning, R W
Stability analysis of open-stope in steep-dip ore body (In Proc Tunnelling '88, London, 18-21 April 1988 P333-345.
Chinese) Publ London: IMM, 1988
Yuan Yong The application of mining-developed tunnelling and shaft
Q Changsha lnst Alin ges VS, N4, Dec 1988, PI-IO sinking techniques to access oil deposits suitable for the appli-
The geometric relation between stope boundary and the direc- cation of horizontal wells is examined. The methods are being
tion of primary stress field in which the stope is located affects applied at an experimental site in the Athabasca Oil Sands,
the distribution of secondary stress around the stope. Using Canada, where bitumen extraction following steam injection is
data from sublevel open stoping of steep orebodies, a numeri- to be attempted. Planning, shaft sinking, surface and under-
cal model of elasto-plastic plane strain was studied using the ground layouts, and equipment are considered.

1989 Pergamon Press pie. Reproduction not permitted

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