| Meeting Title: | 30th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining |
| Objective: | To promote closer communications among the researchers, consultants, regulators, manufacturers, and mine operators. Therefore, the program is oriented toward problem solving in mining operations. |
| Start On: | 7/26/2011 End On: 7/28/2011 |
| Address: | Lakeview Golf & Spa |
| | Route 6, Box 88A |
| City: | Morgantown State: West Virginia Zip Code: 26505 |
| Contact: | Tom Barczak
Phone:(412) 386-6557 Fax:(412) 386-6891 Email:TBarczak@cdc.gov
Syd Peng
Phone:(304) 293-3881 Email:syd.peng@mail.wvu.edu
Karen Centofanti (Registration information)
Phone:(304) 293-3886 Email:Karen.Centofanti@mail.wvu.edu |
| Sponsors: | US National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
US Mine Safety and Health Administration
West Virginia University
West Virginia Coal Association |
| Call for Papers: | Papers in aggregates, industrial minerals, coal, and hard rock mining are welcome:
Topical areas include:
- Roof support design and evaluation
- Pillar design and evaluation
- Analytical and numerical modeling studies
- Immediate roof (surface) control measures
- Rock mass characterization and geotechnical assessment
- Subsidence assessment and control
- Regulatory and mine design issues
- Multiple seam issues |
| Important Dates: | | Abstract Due Date: 12/15/2010 | | Abstract Acceptance Notification Date: 1/15/2011 | | Paper Submission Due Date: 4/1/2011 | | Paper Acceptance Notification Date: 6/1/2011 | | Meeting Date: 7/26/2011 - 7/28/2011 |
|