Safer Coal Mining Unlocks Untapped Resources, Boosts Local Economies
The study looked at ways to control the roof in coal mining to make it safer. Researchers used ground pressure ideas to figure out how to support mining areas with tough roofs in the Panbei mine. They found that using hydraulic support and special methods like pre-split blasting can help handle the pressure from the roof. This allows for safer mining without roof issues. Measures like laying mesh, side protection in faulty areas, and special blasting controlled the roof pressure well in difficult areas. So, by applying these techniques, they were able to effectively control the roof pressure in risky spots during mining operations.