Developments in Ground Control in Mining: 1981-2020

Developments in Ground Control summarizes the objectives, methodology used, and major conclusions reached from papers presented and published in the International Conference on Ground Control in Mining (ICGCM) proceedings from 1981 to 2020. It is a valuable resource for those seeking information on ground control, making it easy to find the progress, application, and achievements of certain techniques from the past 40 years.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration

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Ground Control Developments: Summarizing Objectives, Methodology, and Major Conclusions

The book "Ground Control Developments: Summarizing Objectives, Methodology, and Major Conclusions" provides a comprehensive overview of the objectives, methodologies, and significant findings presented and published in the proceedings of the International Conference on Ground Control in Mining (ICGCM) from 1981 to 2020. Given the diverse range of subject areas covered in the ICGCM proceedings, which span from accident training and coal/rock bursts to geology, pillar, multiseam mining, in situ stresses, roof falls, and roof supports to surface subsidence, the papers were organized into 13 aggregate topics and addressed separately in 13 book chapters by 13 authors from 4 countries.

These book chapters offer a fresh perspective on the topics, presenting new insights, drawing upon older papers, and summarizing data. They serve as valuable resources for individuals seeking information on ground control, particularly given the extensive body of work represented in the 40 years of ICGCM proceedings across more than 40 ground control topical areas.

In the past 40 years, the ICGCM proceedings have witnessed a substantial volume of 1,795 papers, making it challenging and time-consuming to locate relevant papers of interest promptly. This book aims to alleviate this challenge by facilitating access to the progress, applications, and achievements of specific techniques developed over the past four decades. It provides a valuable resource for interested individuals to explore how these techniques have impacted the field of ground control and the broader world mining industry, with a particular focus on the United States.

Interestingly, it is observed that most researchers tend to favor recent developments when conducting literature searches, often disregarding or considering older papers outdated. However, over the past 40 years, the majority of research findings for a specific topic in ICGCM have received ongoing attention and subsequent development or repeated citations if successful applications were implemented.

In conclusion, "Ground Control Developments: Summarizing Objectives, Methodology, and Major Conclusions" serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals seeking to stay informed about the latest advancements and developments in ground control. By consolidating and summarizing the key findings from the ICGCM proceedings, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the state-of-the-art techniques, methodologies, and applications in the field, contributing to the ongoing progress and innovation in mining operations worldwide.

Weight: 1446g
Dimension: 280 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780873354998