Effect of the Dip and Excavation Orientation on Roof Stability in Moderately Dipping Stone Mine Workings

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Effect of the Dip and Excavation Orientation on Roof Stability in Moderately Dipping Stone Mine Workings

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01/01/2005

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In some underground limestone mines, the dip may exceed 5 degrees. This can cause roof instability, which can be exacerbated by horizontal tectonic stresses. Field studies and numerical model analyses assess the effect of dip in various stress conditions.
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Book
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NIOSH
Division:

NIOSH Mining
Location:

North America
NIOSHTIC Number:

nn:na
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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