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Modeling the Project Coal Seams. The #6 Coal. Things that did not change Thickness of Brererton Limestone 20 ft Strength of Brererton Limestone Massive almost indestructible roof Good news for bolting Bad news for longwall Underclay 3 ft Strength of underclay 1000 psi
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The #6 Coal • Things that did not change • Thickness of Brererton Limestone 20 ft • Strength of Brererton Limestone • Massive almost indestructible roof • Good news for bolting • Bad news for longwall • Underclay 3 ft • Strength of underclay 1000 psi • Compared to coal strength 2500 psi almost guarantees that floor strength will govern pillar design
#6 Coal Things that Changed • Thickness of #6 coal • Likely guarantees both minable and unminable areas • Presence of Energy Shale • Sulfur content of #6
Finding Fault Distance = 200 ft.
Which Way Did It Go? Lines of Drill holes
Do You See Anything? Distance 2,600
Might Be Where I Guessed Distance 6,600 feet