Ground Stress Analysis and Automation of Workface in Continuous Mining Continuous Backfill Operation

The cost, complexity, lack of filling space and time create challenges in the longwall backfill operation, resulting in poor subsidence control and reduced productivity. This paper proposes an automated continuous mining and continuous backfill (CMCB) method by examining its key requirements and inv...

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Main Authors: Seun A. Ajayi, Liqiang Ma, Anthony J. S. Spearing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/12/6/754