Mining Publication: Technology News 526 - Proceedings of the International Workshop on Rock Mass Classification in Underground Mining
Original creation date: July 2007
Rock mass classification is widely used throughout the underground mining industry - in both coal and hard-rock mines. The technique has been successful because it 1. Uses simple measurements to rate rock mass strength. 2. Helps mine planners to make the best use of geologic information in mine design. 3. Makes it possible to compare ground control experiences between mines, even when the geologic conditions are very different. The International Workshop on Rock Mass Classification in Underground Mining provided a forum for leading practitioners of rock mass classification from around the world to come together and share their methods and experiences with the technique.
Authors: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Technology News - July 2007
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20032357
Pittsburgh, PA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2007-149, Technology News 526, 2007 Jul; :1-2
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- Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program