Challenges of mining the first right-handed longwall panel in a new reserve block in Pittsburgh Seam

In this paper, the mining experience and challenges for the first right-handed longwall panel in the Pittsburgh Seam are introduced. The longwall headgate T-junction experienced very high face convergence (up to 61 cm), accompanied by roof sag, floor heave, and rib loading. The headgate convergence...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jun Lu, Greg Hasenfus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mining Science and Technology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095268618306517