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Program Information
Conference dates: July 30 – August 1, 2013
Paper topical areas: Please note that papers must address a ground control topic to be considered for this conference. Papers addressing all mining sectors are welcomed. Papers are solicited that address the following topical areas:
• Fundamental Research Studies
• New Roof Support Product Developments
• Roof And Rib Control Strategies
• Engineering Design/Monitoring Software Advancements
• Numerical Modeling Developments and Applications
• Approval/Regulatory Issues
• Pillar and Mine Design
• Rock Mass Characterization/Hazard and Risk Assessment
• Subsidence Evaluation
• Tunnel/Slope Ground Control Issues
• Highwall/Open Cut Practices/Issues
• Chinese Mining Practices/Solutions
Conference agenda: To be determined.
Selected papers will be presented by the author(s) at the conference. Once determined, all conference registrants will be emailed the conference agenda and an online agenda will be displayed on the website.
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| A. | Registration | | | July 30, 2013 - August 1, 2013, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM | | B. | Technical Sessions | | | July 30, 2013, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | | Presentations of papers by authors. | | | July 31, 2013, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | | | Presentations of papers by authors. | | | August 1, 2013, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | | Presentations of papers by authors. | | C. | Author's Breakfast | | | July 30, 2013 - August 1, 2013, 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM | | | Sponsored by BASF
Cleveland, OH | | D. | Lunches | | | July 30, 2013 | | | Sponsored by J.H. Fletcher & Co.
Huntington, WV | | | July 31, 2013, 12:00 PM | | | Sponsored by Hilti
Tulsa, OK | | | August 1, 2013, 12:00 PM | | | Sponsored by Jennmar Corp
Pittsburgh. PA | | E. | Breaks | | | July 30, 2013, 10:00 AM | | | Sponsored by Minova USA,
Georgetown, KY | | | July 30, 2013, 2:30 PM | | | Sponsored by Agapito Associates
Grand Junction, CO | | | July 31, 2013, 10:00 AM | | | Sponsored by Micon
Pittsburgh, PA | | | August 1, 2013, 10:00 AM | | | Sponsored by Heintzmann Corp.
Cedar Bluff, VA | | | August 1, 2013, 2:30 PM | | | Sponsored by Golder Assoicates,
Bretby, UK | | F. | Receptions | | | July 29, 2013, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | | Preconference speaker's reception, Sponsored by Minova USA, Georgetown, KY | | | July 30, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | | Reception for all registrants. Sponsored by DSI | | G. | Barbeque/Picnic | | | July 31, 2013, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | | Sponsored by Rosebud Mining, Kittanning, PA | | H. | Proceedings (printed) | | | Contributions made by Consol Energy, Canonsburg, PA and NIOSH, Washington, DC | | I. | Proceedings (digital) | | | Courtesy of Strata Products USA, Marietta, GA |
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Fundamental Research Studies
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How to Mitigate Coal Mine Bump Through Thorough Understanding of the Violent Failure of Coal Specimens., Gamal Rashed, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV |
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The Interaction of Unique Geology and Retreat Room-and-Pillar Mining on Overburden Barrier Performance at the Grove No. 1 Mine, Anthony T Iannacchione, Michael Keener, Luke Mignogna, Blaise Bucha, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, Joe Matyus, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, California, PA, Brent Means, Office of Surface Mining, Harrisburg, PA |
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Enlightening Bolts: Using Distributed Optical Sensing to Measure the Strain Profile along Fully Grouted Rock Bolts, Andrew Hyett, Yieldpoint Inc., Kingston, Canada, Brad Forbes, Yieldpoint, Kingston, Canada, Sam Spearing, Siuc, Carbondale, IL |
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Biaxial Horizontal Swelling Strains in West Virginia Coal Mine Roof Rocks in Response to Moisture Adsorption, Monte R Hieb, WV Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training, Oak Hill, WV |
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Operator Case Histories
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Geotechnical Lessons Learnt from Failures of Critical Mine Infrastructure, Richard N Campbell, Blackrock Mining Solutions Pty Ltd, Mackay, Australia, Ismet Canbulat, Anglo American, Brisbane, Australia, Mathew Norbert, Ghd, Brisbane, Australia, Charles Sweeney, Blackrock Mining Solutions Pty Ltd, Mackay, Australia |
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Longwall Shield Recovery, Using Phenolic Foam Injection for Gob Control as an Alternative to Recovery Mesh., James D Pile, Bhp Billiton, Waterflow, NM |
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Planning the Future of the Franklin Mine: the Application of Geological Engineering and Rock Mechanics at the Initiation of a Multi-Level Underground Limestone Mine, David A Newman, Appalachian Mining and Engineering, Inc., Lexington, KY, Kevin G Mccarty, Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P., Nashville, TN, Jonathon A Thomas, Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P., Knoxville, TN |
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Effects of Draw Slate Thickness on Longwall Mining, Jun Lu, Daniel W Su, Gregory J Hasenfus, Mark VAn Dyke, Stephen Morgan, Consol Energy Inc., Canonsburg, PA |
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New Roof Support Product Developments
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Screw Anchors for Ground Control, Frank Schmidt, Hilti, Kaufering, Germany |
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Cable Bolt Anchorage Characteristics, Dakota D. Faulkner, Thomas M. Cook, John C. Stankus, Jennmar Corporation, Inc, Pittsburgh, PA |
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Case Studies of Innovative Cable Bolt Technology, Ben Mirabile, Jennmar Corp., Pittsburgh, PA |
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Co-Relation Between Physico-Mechanical Properties and Chemical Properties of Cement & Resin Capsules Used in Underground Mines, Kunal Das, Shiva Kumar Guguloth, A K Debnath, A K Rana, Cmpdil (A Subsidiary of Coal India Limited), Ranchi, India |
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New Roof Support Product Developments II
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Development of Can Manipulator, Brian E Perrine, J.H. Fletcher & Co., Huntington, WV, Travis J Brown, Peabody Energy, Oak Creek, CO, Michael T Shook, Burrell Group of Kensington, Pa, Kensington, PA |
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Roof and Rib Control Strategies
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Rib Support in Longwall Gate Entries, Peter Zhang, Scott Peterson, Joe Pugh, William Hudak, Robert Kimutis, Jason Hustus, Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., Waynesburg, PA |
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Ground Control Practice at Leeville Underground Mine, Changshou Sun, Newmont, Elko, NV, Jinsheng Chen, DSI Underground Systems, Inc., Martinsburg, WV |
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Ground Support Design and Management in High Deformation Australian Coal Mines, Rob Thomas, Golder, Newcastle, Australia |
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Engineering Design/Monitoring Software Advancements
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VAlidation of Entry Stability Factors Determined by the Strength Reduction Method against Empirical Approaches, Gabriel S Esterhuizen, Tara S Bajpayee, Michael M Murphy, NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA, John L Ellenberger, Omshr, Pittsburgh, PA |
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A Holistic Examination of the Geotechnical Design of Longwall Shields and Associated Mining Risks, Russell C Frith, Mine Advice Pty Ltd, Newcastle, Australia |
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Analysis and Design of Faceroad Roof Support (Adfrs), Mark G Colwell, Colwell Geotechnical Services, Caloundra, Australia, Russell C Frith, Mine Advice Pty Ltd, Newcastle, Australia |
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Stability Analyses and Remediation of Two Mined-Out Coal Seams Adjacent to a Building, Gennaro G. Marino Ph.D., P.E., Bill Armaghani, Biraj Gautam, Marino Engineering Associates, Inc., Urbana, IL |
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Numerical Modeling Developments and Applications
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Assessing Coal Bumps from Excess Energy in Finite Difference Models, Ryan Garvey, Ugur Ozbay, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO |
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Three-Dimensional Ground Stability Study around a Mine Tunnel in a Highly Discontinuous Rock Mass under Significant in Situ Stress, Pinnaduwa H.S.W. Kulatilake, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Xin Wang, Wei-Dong Song, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, China |
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A Comparison of Numerical Methods and Analytical Methods in Determination of Tunnel Walls Displacement - A Case Study, Behdeen Oraee-Mirzamani, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom, Saeed Zandi, Azad University, Tehran, Iran, Kazem Oraee, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom |
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Computer Model Assessment of Support Options for Longwall Extraction of a Deep Coal Block Subject to Multiple Interaction Influences, Nic Lightfoot, Liu Na, Lorraine Kent, Golder Associates (UK) Ltd., Burton On Trent, United Kingdom, Walter Manson, Hargreaves Services Ltd, Maltby, United Kingdom |
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Numerical Modeling Developments and Applications II
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Calibrating the LaModel Program for Shallow Cover Multiple-Seam Mines, Morgan Sears, Keith A Heasley, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV |
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Numerical Modeling of Stress Distribution of Gateroads Subjected to Dynamic Pressure of Longwall Mining in the Immediate Overlying Seam, a Case Study, Ximeng Li, Changyou Liu, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China, Syd S Peng, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV |
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Panel-Scale Modeling of a Deep Longwall Panel: the Mulsim Alternative, Mark K Larson, Jeffrey K Whyatt, National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health, Spokane, WA |
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Numerical Modeling Developments and Applications III
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Influence of Roof and Floor Strength on Pillar Performance, Kyle A Perry, Kot F Unrug, Kevin W Harris, Michael J Raffaldi, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY |
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Theoretical Analysis of Strata Failure Height of Gangue Backfilling Mining and Its Application, Zha Jian Feng, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China |
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Investigation of the Influence of Mining with Caving on Deformation of Roadway Located in Close Proximity of Longwall Panel., Andrzej Walentek, Stanislaw Prusek, Sylwester Rajwa, Central Mining Institute, Katowice, Poland, Marek Celmer, Ryszard Skatula, Coal Mine Jas-Mos, Jastrzebie Zdroj, Poland, Aleksander Wrana, Central Mining Institute, Katowice, Poland |
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Pillar and Mine Design
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Investigation of Pillar Loading Considerations in Determination of Pillar Stability Factors for Longwall Gateroad Design, Heather E Lawson, Jeffrey Whyatt, Mark Larson, NIOSH, Spokane, WA |
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Industry Research into Gas and Oil Well Protective Coal Pillar Design, Vincent A. Scovazzo, John T. Boyd Company, Richland, WA, Russell P. Moran, John T. Boyd Company, Canonsburg, PA |
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Barrier Pillar Design for Safe and Productive Longwall Mining, Stephen C Tadolini, Minova International, Bowerston, OH, Carlos Porter, Arch Coal, Inc., Sharples, WV, John Jarvis, Minova USA, Mount Lookout, WV |
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Analysis of Floor Stability in the Illinois Basin Coal Mines, Murali M. Gadde, Peabody Energy Co., St. Louis, MO |
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Test Ranking Bug, Yu Pang, Aaa, Ddd, AL |
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Pillar and Mine Design II
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Initial Results from Implementing a Laminated Overburden Model into ARMPS, Peng Zhang, Keith A Heasley, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV |
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Probabilistic Approach to Coal Pillar Design, Ben Fahrman, Erik Westman, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA |
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Pillar Design Based on Back Analysis of Pillar Strength, Andre Zingano, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil |
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Influence of Mine Layout, Mining Method, and Geology on Down-Dip Coal Barrier Performance at the Solar No. 7 Mine, Anthony T Iannacchione, Luke Mignogna, Michael Keener, Blaise Bucha, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, Jay Winter, PA Department of Environmental Protection, California, PA, Brent Means, Office of Surface Mining, Harrisburg, PA |
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Pillar and Mine Design III
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The Potential of Using Coal Washing Plant Waste as a Backfill in Room and Pillar Mines, Anthony (Sam) Js Spearing, Donovan J Benton, Todd R Kostecki, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, Joseph Hirschi, Illinois Clean Coal Institute, Carterville, IL |
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Ground Support System at Leeville Underground Mine, Changshlou Sun, Newmont, Elko, NV |
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International Practice in High Performance Underground Thick Coal Seam Extraction and Related Ground Control Challenges., Bruce K Hebblewhite, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia |
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Rockmass Characterization/Hazard and Risk Assessment
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Cross-Correlation Detection of Seismic Events Related to the Crandall Canyon Mine Collapse, Tex M Kubacki, Keith D Koper, Kristine L Pankow, Michael K Mccarter, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT |
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Establishment and Application of Deformation Monitoring System of Roadway Based on the Three-Dimensional Model Experiment, Yanli Zhang, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China |
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Subsidence Evaluation
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Economic Impact of Ascending Mine-Waters in Germany, Axel Preusse, Rwth Aachen University, Aachen, Germany, Anton Sroka, Tu Bergakademie Freiberg, Freiberg, Germany, Tobias U Papst, Laurenz Preusse, Rwth Aachen University, Aachen, Germany |
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Recent Developments on Surface Ground Strain Calculations Due to Underground Mining in Appalachia, Zach G Agioutantis, Michael Karmis, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA |
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Advancements in Ground Control Instrumentation
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Instrumentation of a Roof Bolter Machine for Void Detection and Rock Characterization, Soheil Bahrampour, Jamal Rostami, Ali Naeimipour, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, Craig Collins, J.H. Fletcher, Huntingtown, WV, Sair Kahraman, Nigde University, Nigde, Turkey |
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Highwall/Open Cut Practices/Issues
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Slope Stability at Open Cut Mining Due to Subsidence on Old Underground Mining Area, Andre Zingano, University Federal of Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil, Adolfo Carvalho, Francisco Feijo, Copelmi Mineração, Porto Alegre, Brazil, Jair Koppe, University Federal of Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil |
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Appropriate Mining System for Residual Coal around End-Slopes in Chinese Surface Coal Mines, Takashi Sasaoka, Yanlong Chen, Hideki Shimada, Akihiro Hamanaka, Kikuo Matsui, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan |
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Chinese Mining Practices/Solutions
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The Abutment Pressure Distribution of Extremely Thick Seam Top Coal Caving Longwall Panel - A Case Study, Nan Hua, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, China |
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Deformation Mechanism and Floor Heave Control Technology in Deep-Buried Full Seam Chamber, Gao Xicai, Wu Yongping, Dou Juan, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China |
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Research on the Characteristics of Mine Pressure and Overlying Strata Movement in Downward Mining Longwall Panels in Steeply Dipping Seams, Jingyi Cheng, Yidong Zhang, Zhijun Wan, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China, Jinghai Cheng, Xinwen Mining Group Co.,ltd., Tai'An, China, Syd S. Peng, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV |
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Monitoring Micro Seismic Activities of Hydraulic Fracturing in Optimizing
the Extraction of the Coal Bed Methane, Wenyong Fan, Esg, Kingston, Canada, Chao Liu, Xi An University of Technologies, Xi An, China, Cezar Trifu, Esg, Kingston, Canada |
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Roadway Supporting Technology Applied to Very Soft Coal Seam at Yanlong Mining Area in China, Sheng Zhang, Panfeng Gou, Henan Polytecnic University, Jiaozuo, China, Syd S. Peng, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV |
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Stability Analysis of Shell Structure around the Longwall Mining Face Area in Steeply Dipping Seam, Pan-Shi Xie, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China |
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Influence of a Coal Mine Subsidence on an Adjacent Dam, Nengxiong Xu, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, China, Pinnaduwa Kulatilake, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Hong Tian, Rwth Aachen University, Aachen, Germany, Xiong Wu, Yinhua Nan, Tian Wei, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, China |
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