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Underground mining presents many potential risks and hazards for mining operations. Proactive ground support is essential for protecting personnel, equipment and production. At Irwin's Safety, we provide specialized ground support solutions tailored to your unique mining conditions and challenges.
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FAQs
What are the main supports used in underground mining?
Common supports include rock bolts, cable bolts, shotcrete, steel sets, wood cribs, pillars, and backfill. Selection depends on factors like rock mass characterization, dimensions and stress.
What is surface support in mining?
Surface support protects active pit areas from wall failures. This can include shotcrete, mesh, anchors, benching, drainage and monitoring.
What is a ground support system?
It is the complete integrated system of surface support and reinforcement used to maintain excavation stability. This includes wide variety of specialist ground support products.
What are the key ground support materials?
Bolts, cables, mesh, shotcrete, straps, mats and seals. Advanced materials like polymers and composites are also used. Design is based on Rock Mechanics analysis.
How can we incorporate risk management?
By conducting engineering studies, testing support, monitoring ground behavior, and integrating operational evidence into support plans and designs to manage corporate risk.
When selecting a service provider, expertise and experience are critical.
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