Mining Publication: Standing Support Alternatives in Western United States Longwalls
Original creation date: February 2006
Mines in the Western United States have had limited choices for standing support. Wood cribs were often too soft and unstable. The introduction of the Can support in the early 1990s provided an effective alternative, and it remains the dominant form of tailgate support. Water-filled prestressing cells are now used to cap the Can and preload it to provide an active roof load. The Cluster Prop, consisting of three timber wedge props bundled together, provides more capacity than an equivalent-sized Can support and improves transport efficiency. However, the Cluster Prop is less stable and does not maintain a consistent load throughout its loading profile. Pumpable roof supports are another alternative support, but they have not been proven in high-deformation environments. This article compares the performance characteristics of these various support systems.
Authors: TM Barczak, SC Tadolini
Peer Reviewed Journal Article - February 2006
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20029584
Min Eng 2006 Feb; 58(2):49-55
See Also
- Case History of the Response of a Longwall Entry Subjected to Concentrated Horizontal Stress
- Design Methodology for Standing Secondary Roof Support in Longwall Tailgates
- Development of Ground Response Curves for Longwall Tailgate Support Design
- Evaluation of the Impact of Standing Support on Ground Behavior in Longwall Tailgates
- A First Step in Developing Roof Support Design Criteria Based on Ground Reaction Data for Pittsburgh Seam Longwall Tailgate Support
- Longwall Tailgates: The Technology for Roof Support Has Improved, but Optimization is Still Not There
- Pumpable Roof Supports: Developing Design Criteria by Measurement of the Ground Reaction Curve
- Rock Mass Behavior and Support Response in a Longwall Panel Pre-Driven Recovery Room
- Standing Support Alternatives in Western Longwalls
- Technology News 467 - Wood Crib Performance Model
- Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program