Content:
Advances in Mining Science and Technology
Page II
Front Matter
Page III
Copyright page
Page IV
International Symposium on Underground Mining Methods and Technology
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Opening Address
Pages VII-VIII
T. Atkinson
Factors Affecting Aerodynamic Resistance of Airways in Bord and Pillar Workings
Pages 1-9
M.J. MARTINSON
Design of a Methane Control Expert System
Pages 11-19
ROGER L. KING
Effects of Mining-Induced Subsidence on Shallow Aquifers
Pages 21-30
M.A. Trevits, J.B. Green, J.S. Walker
10 Years Development Experience in Electronic Longwalling
Pages 31-41
J.H. Walker
Application of a General Microcomputer Gas Network Analysis Model to Mine Ventilation Networks
Pages 43-53
D.J. WOOD, J.E. FUNK
Computer Aided Generation of Mine Ventilation Network Canonical Diagrams
Pages 55-64
ANDRZEJ M. WALA, TOM ALTMAN
Spontaneous Combustion of South African Coals
Pages 65-73
L. Wade, H.R. Phillips, M.J. Gouws
Recommended Ventilation Techniques to Be Used in Coal Mines Which Are Subjected to the Adverse Mining Conditions of Mine Fires
Pages 75-102
R. MORRIS
Introduction of Self-Contained Self-Rescuers in the South African Mining Industry
Pages 103-108
R. MORRIS, D. MORRIS, J.D. PRIESTLEY
An Automatic Fire Detection System for Underground Air Recirculation Schemes
Pages 109-117
R.C. BURTON, J.N. MIDDLETON, B.J. WERNICK, B.G. SHERESTON, B.C.B. PRETORIUS
Development of a Hard Rock Continuous Mining Machine - the Mobile Miner
Pages 119-128
R.J. Boyd
Latest Developments in Tunnelling Technology
Pages 129-137
G. Foster
Influence of Geotechnical Environments on Mine Tunnel Drivage Performance
Pages 139-156
N.G. Terezopoulos
Double Unit Supersections as a Means of Reducing Cost Per Ton in the Appalachian Coalfields
Pages 157-168
Charles Stone, Harold Slone
Design & Development of Longwall Shearers for Overseas Application
Pages 169-188
K. MACKIE, T.ENG. FIMEMME
Video Outreach Program - Industry and University Connect for Mining Industry Education
Pages 189-197
CONSTANCE P. MULLIGAN
The Development and Use of Very Heavy Duty Face Conveyors
Pages 199-211
A.J. Walker
Mining Methods for Underground Mining of Oilshale
Pages 213-223
M. Sengupta
Criterion for the Assessment of the Cuttability of Coal
Pages 225-239
S.P. SINGH
Disposal and Utilization of Mineral Wastes as a Mine Backfill
Pages 241-252
S.K. NANDY, A.B. SZWILSKI
Electronics and the Shearer
Pages 253-260
P. GREENHOUGH
Indian Experience on Longwall Mining with Caving Under Massive Sandstone
Pages 261-270
S.K. SARKAR, B. SINGH
A Study of the Cutting of Hard Rocks with High Pressure Water Jet Assistance
Pages 271-280
K M MacAndrew, C J Morris, K G Hurt
The Influence of Surface Blasting on the Stability of Underground Workings
Pages 281-296
G.A. FOURIE
The Prediction of Powered Support Reaction Under Massive Sandstone Roofs
Pages 297-308
B.G.D. SMART, K. METCALFE, A. REDFERN
Geotechnical Considerations for Mechanised Longwalls in India
Pages 309-320
K. Lumsdon
The Systems/Ground Control Interface and Jts Impact on Mining Method Selection
Pages 321-332
A. Kumar, C. Haycocks, A. Unal
Monitoring of the Performance of Mechanical Roof Bolts in an Appalachian Coal Mine
Pages 333-344
K.F. UNRUG
The Design of Rockbolting Systems for the Coal Mining Industry
Pages 345-358
G. Daws
A Novel Roofbolting System for Coal Mines
Pages 359-372
A. Mahyera, A.H. Jones
Behavior of Underground Tunnels in Jointed Rocks Subjected to Blast Loading
Pages 373-382
M.M. ZAMAN, M. SHAH
An Investigation of Rock Properties and Environmental Safety Aspects for the Design of an Underground Asphaltite Mine in Southeast Turkey
Pages 383-392
S. DURUCAN, C. KARPUZ, A.G. PASAMEHMETOGLU, N. BOLUKBASI
Stability and Operational Aspects of Room and Pillar Mining in U.K. Sedimentary Iron-Ore Deposits
Pages 393-402
B.N. WHITTAKER, S.F. SMITH
Design Evaluation of Room and Pillar Workings in Gypsum Mines
Pages 403-414
R.N. SINGH, M. EKSI, A.G. PATHAN
Optimum Scheduling of Longwall and Room and Pillar Operations
Pages 415-424
P.K. CHATTERJEE, D.E. SCHECK, S. HOLGUIN
Application of Computer-Aided Remote Sensing and Potential Hazard Analysis to Improve Mine Design
Pages 425-439
D.C. Peters, R.A. Speirer, T.C. Bettinger
Numerical Modeling in Mine Structure Design
Pages 441-455
Nicholas P. Kripakov
Interactive Graphics Enhances Computer Assisted Mine Design
Pages 457-462
M.L. PEARSON
Physical Model of a Computerized Mine Ventilation Network
Pages 463-472
ANDRZEJ M. WALA, PIERRE MOUSSET-JONES