Effective control of roof strata is very important for trouble free operation and regular face advance in mechanised longwall workings. It is now technically possible to exploit coal seams in difficult geo-mining conditions ...

This research is focused on evaluating the effects of joint orientation on the stability of open stopes. Joints are often seen as the source of failure in an open stope. Joint orientation adversely affects the stability ...

Rockfall is one of severe natural hazards that are frequently reported in northeast region of India. It carries rock block falling from the cliff with high velocities and energies which can result in damages to vehicles, ...

In many engineering applications such as mining, geotechnical and petroleum industries, drilling operation is widely used. The drilling operation produces sound by-product, which could be helpful for preliminary estimation ...

Acid mine water bodies are one of the severe environmental problems in many mines including coal mines all over the world. This problem is also found in a few coal and metal mines of India. In coal mines, the main cause ...

Singrauli coalfield is mostly affected by active mining industries. The objective of this paper is to assess the impact of mining activities on groundwater quality in Singrauli Coalfield area of Madhya Pradesh. The present ...

Reservoir water is one of the essential sources of water which plays a significant part in not only contributing a sufficient supply of water for industrial operations but it also acts as a source of drinking water. ...