文摘
Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health used a series of instruments (borehole extensometers, earth pressure cells, and embedment strain gauges) to study the post-failure behavior of two pillars confined by backfill in a test section at the Buick Mine near Boss, MO, USA. Evaluation of these pillars was part of a research project to assess the safety of the test section when high-grade support pillars were mined.