Development of a Monitoring Method for Powered Roof Supports
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Abstract
The main objective of this study was to develop a comprehensive testing method for powered roof supports operating under real mining conditions and to establish guidelines for a monitoring system designed to record their geometric and operational parameters. The proposed methodology included analyses of load-bearing capacity limits, laboratory model tests, bench tests, and in situ investigations under actual working conditions. Based on these studies, a detailed testing procedure was developed, defining the sequence of experimental stages, the selection and calibration of sensors, their installation and servicing methods, as well as the integration of measuring equipment with the support structure. The key results demonstrate that the proposed method allows for reliable acquisition and interpretation of data concerning the operational behavior of powered roof supports. The findings enabled the identification of critical geometric and operational parameters influencing the stability, durability, and efficiency of the support system. The developed monitoring procedure, supported by both laboratory and field tests, provides a consistent and replicable framework for assessing the performance of roof supports in real-time mining operations. The conclusions confirm that the presented approach represents an innovative and systematic method for evaluating and monitoring powered roof supports under real conditions. The main contribution of this work lies in the formulation of universal guidelines for the design and implementation of monitoring systems, significantly improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of mining processes.
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OpenAlex topics: Smart Materials for Construction · Belt Conveyor Systems Engineering · Geotechnical and Mining Engineering
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Faculty of Geoengineering, Mining and Geology, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Na Grobli 15, 50-421 Wroclaw, Poland
KWK Ruda Ruch Bielszowice, ul. Halembska 160, 41-717 Ruda Śląska, Poland
Center of Hydraulics DOH Ltd., ul. Inwestycyjna 10, 41-940 Piekary Śląskie, Poland
Faculty of Organization and Management, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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