Rock Mechanics Research on Oil Shale Mining

The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
J. B. Sellers G. R. Haworth P. G. Zambas
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The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
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Publication Date:
Jan 1, 1973

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Rock mechanics research was carried out in the Anvil Points mine, Rifle, Colo., in the period 1964-1968, with the dual purpose of providing oil shale to the retorts of six major oil companies and to perform research on mining cycle operations to maximize extraction under safe conditions. An 80% extraction ratio within the mining area proved feasible. Test results provided data on optimum pillar and roof design. Studies of mine orientation showed that the mining headings should take into account the prevailing joint patterns and also the directions of the principal in-situ stresses acting in the region.
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APA: J. B. Sellers G. R. Haworth P. G. Zambas  (1973)  Rock Mechanics Research on Oil Shale Mining

MLA: J. B. Sellers G. R. Haworth P. G. Zambas Rock Mechanics Research on Oil Shale Mining. The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, 1973.

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