Patent · US Expired

Method of pipeline filling the interstices of controlled caving areas

US4726712A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 1985
Grant dateFeb 23, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21F15/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In conjunction with the face mining of bituminous coal, previously excavated or some portions of the tunnel are collapsed in a manner to form a mass of debris into which a mixture of electrostatic filter ash and water is injected to stabilize the structure.

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