The purpose of ground support is to safely maintain excavations for their expected lifespan. The effectiveness of ground support can be seen both in terms of pe

The purpose of ground support is to safely maintain excavations for their expected lifespan. The effectiveness of ground support can be seen both in terms of pe

The safe and economical construction of tunnels, mines, and other subterranean works depends on the correct choice of support systems to ensure that the excavat

An up-to-date record of the most recent developments and thinking in the methods, problems and challenges in the field of rock support, including cable bolting,

This book teaches readers ground engineering principles and related mining and risk management practices associated with underground coal mining. It establishes