User-friendly finite element design of main entries, barrier pillars, and bleeder entries

This contribution describes development and application of a user-friendly finite element program, UT3PC, to address three important problems in underground coal mine design: (1) safety of main entries, (2) barrier pillar size needed for entry protection, and (3) safety of bleeder entries during the...

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Main Authors: William G. Pariseau, Mark K. Larson, Heather E. Lawson, Douglas R. Tesarik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mining Science and Technology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095268617308844