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Description
DEVELOPMENT OF A STABILITY MAPPING PLATFORM FOR STONE MINES THAT WILL COMBINE
NUMERICAL MODELING AND EMPIRICAL CRITERIA
PI: Zach Agioutantis
Abstract
The ultimate goal of this project is to develop a stability mapping platform that is independent of
AutoCAD and allows mine operators to assess both stone mine pillar stability and roof stability to
identify potential hazard zones in the mine. This project team will pursue two main objectives.
The first objective is related to the development of a stand-alone user-friendly software tool
based on the Microsoft Windows platform that will comprise the stability mapping platform. The
platform will allow for different inputs layers that would be combined to present an overall
stability map of each project. The second objective relates to the implementation of research
results with respect to the development of a simplified stone mine roof hazard index that would
be a function of horizontal stress, discontinuity condition, roof beam thickness, and pillar stability
to assess the stability of stone mines.
Status | Active |
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Effective start/end date | 6/1/23 → 5/31/25 |
Funding
- Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health Incorporated: $355,252.00
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