Underground Mine Roof Bolting

Brandon ooten in a west virginia coal mine running a fletcher roof ranger.

Underground mine roof bolting.

Perhaps the most significant development in coal mine ground control during the last century was the introduction of roof bolting during the late 1940 s and 1950 s. Take a look at our capabilities and affiliates to learn more. Underground coal mining methods of the 20th century. The introduction of roof bolting to u s.

A world leader in design and manufacture of roof drills bolters scaling machines drill jumbos and specialty equipment that improve safety and productivity in underground mines. We can supply the construction mining or tunneling industry with much more. Pull down loose rock that cannot be supported. The mechanical anchor bolt the oldest design in use in underground coal mines was the main roof support used in the coal mining industry due to the rapid rate of installation.

In the design and construction of mining roof bolts support support forms and parameters are selected based on experience or engineering analogy so there are some problems such as difficult roadway maintenance low coal production rate and tight mining replacement. They also drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts. A cautionary tale christopher mark chief rock mechanics section national institute for occupational safety and health. Jennmar is the largest manufacturer of roof control products in the u s however we don t stop there.

Position bolting machines and insert drill bits into chucks. Use this google search link to find practically everything the web has to offer on roof bolting in powerpoint format. Want more roof bolting powerpoints. Mining roof bolters operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.

Today the fully grouted roof bolt is considered superior to the mechanical anchor bolt because of a better anchorage capacity and load transfer capability. Basic geology mining methods and ground control hazards underground.