Subsidence Resulting From Multiple-Seam Longwall Mining in the Western United States - A Characterization Study

Authors

United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

1991

Abstract

This report details the investigation of multiple-seam longwall subsidence conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Mines from 1978 to 1989. A field investigation monitored ground surface movements over four upper-seam longwall panels and six lower-seam panels. The characteristics of the subsidence occurring as a result of mining these panels are examined; in particular, the angle of draw, subsidence development, total magnitude and areal extent, and critical width are evaluated and discussed. Comparisons are also made between the characteristics of multiple-seam longwall subsidence and single-seam longwall subsidence that occurred at the same site.

Comments

SuDocs call # I 28.27:9297

Recommended Citation

United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, "Subsidence Resulting From Multiple-Seam Longwall Mining in the Western United States - A Characterization Study" (1991). Mines and Mineral Resources. Paper 4.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/govdocs_mines/4