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Applications of Close-Range Terrestrial 3D Photogrammetry to Improve Safety in Underground Stone Mines
The underground limestone mining industry is a small, but growing segment of the U.S. crushed stone industry. However, its fatality rate has been amongst the highest of the mining sector in recent years due to ground control issues related to ground collapses. It is therefore important to improve …
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Integrating Laser Scanning with Discrete Element Modeling for Improving Safety in Underground Stone Mines
… (MSHA), between 2006 and 2016, the underground stone mining industry had the highest fatality rate in 4 out of 10 years, compared to any other type of mining in the United States. Additionally, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) stated that structurally …
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A Study of Ground Penetrating Radar Methods in an Underground Stone Mine to Improve Ground Control
… associated with karst voids in large opening underground mines. Issues include water inrush, structural instability, and engineering uncertainty in these environments. Coupled with the fracturing prevalent in folded sedimentary rocks, karsts are complex and challenging ground control risks. …