THE USE OF TIMBER IN MINING |
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| Authors: | REID WILLIAM; HOLLINGSWORTH B C; WILSON H H |
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| Institution: | National Coal Board, Scottish Division, Production Department |
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| Abstract: | The paper considers briefly the history of the use of timberunderground and the general problem of support and goes on todiscuss the two main uses for timber in mining, i.e. on roadwaysand at the coal face, where the two principal methods of workingare pillar and stall working and longwall working. Species whosetimber is useful for supports are listed and the various kindsof supports given together with the chief factors affectingtheir behaviour. Replacement of timber by steel is discussed,and in considering the outlook for home-grown timber props emphasisis laid on the need to supply only the best types properly preparedand seasoned. |
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