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Analyses of De-Confinement Mechanisms of Unstable Failures in Underground Mining Conditions 33rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 2014 Gu, R. and Ozbay, U.
Analyses of De-Confinement Mechanisms of Unstable Failures in Underground Mining Conditions 33rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 2014 Gu, R. and Ozbay, U.
Energy concepts in the analysis of unstable coal pillar failure Presentation at 33rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 2014 Gu, R. and Ozbay, U.
The Diesel Exhaust in Miners Study – Applying the Parametric G-Formula to Evaluate Interventions for Occupational Risk Assessment Invited Presentation by Dr. Neophytou at the joint meeting of the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute Meeting Roanoke, West Virginia (2015)
Occupational Diesel Exposure, Duration of Employment, and Lung Cancer – An Application of the Parametric G-Formula Journal article published in Epidemiology. 2016 Jan;27(1):21-8. Neophytou, A. M., Picciotto, S., Picciotto, S., Eisen, E.A.
The Impact of Contractor Utilization on Health and Safety in Underground Kentucky Coal Mines Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-1 Boston University School of Public Health, Final Technical Report
Contribution of Shear Slip in a Widespread Compressive Pillar Failure 49th American Rock Mechanics Association, 2015 Poeck, E. C., Garvey, R., Zhang, K., and Ozbay, U.
Effect of Coal-Rock Interface Properties on Failure Stability of Coal Pillars Expressed in Energy Terms 49th American Rock Mechanics Association Zhang, K., Poeck, E. C., Garvey, R., and Ozbay, U.
Analyses of De-Confinement Mechanisms of Unstable Failures in Underground Mining Conditions 33rd International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 2104 Gu, R. and Ozbay, U.
Energy Concepts in the Analysis of Unstable Coal Pillar Failures 34th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, 2015 Poeck, E. C., Zhang, K., Garvey, R., and Ozbay, U.
Development of a Dust Sample Collection Prototype for use in Underground Coal Mines SME Preprint 15-104 Annual Meeting 2015, Denver, CO Goertz, B.J., Brune, J., Bakhsh, McDaniel, S., Rockley, T.,
Spontaneous Combustion Prediction and Remediation Techniques Presentation at 15th US Mine Ventilation Symposium, June 2015 Jha, A., Calizaya, F., and Nelson, M.G
Development of a Gas and Dust Explosion Model Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-5 West Virginia University, Final Technical Report
The Precise Monitoring of Rockbolt Performance Underground Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-4 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Final Technical Report
Combustion Modeling of Explosive Gas Zones in Longwall Gobs Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Grant ASTI14-2 Colorado School of Mines, Final Technical Report
Colorado School of Mines Demonstrates that Squat Coal Pillars can Fail Violently Resulting in Coal Bumps View Final Report
The third in a series of single investigator solicitations, in which project funding is provided to a qualified entity to conduct research addressing the root causes of disease, injuries, and fatalities in the mining industry and, where possible, to achieve successful implementation of practical solutions derived from the research effort, is currently open. Approximately $4
In order to build on the solid base of initial work while also expanding opportunities for engagement, the Alpha Foundation announces its plans for continued support of research and development projects vital to meeting its mission of improving mining safety and health. See the full announcement here.
1. Presentation on 10-11 October 2012 Dr. Michael Karmis, Foundation President, Alpha Foundation Research Meeting, Charleston, WV, October 10-11, 2012 2. Presentation on 20 June 2013 Dr. Michael Karmis, Foundation President, PCMIA /PCA Meeting, Greensburg, PA, June 20, 2013 3. Presentation on 24-25 October 2013 Dr. Keith Heasley, Foundation Vice President, SME/PCMIA Fall Meeting, Southpointe,
October 10-11, 2012
Charleston, WV
The Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, Inc., is pleased to provide a compilation of the individual synopses of all funded projects, under this solicitation. The synopses can be found here.
The Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health announces approximately $5.5 million in additional research grant awards directed towards fulfilling its mission to improve mine health and safety through funding research and development projects by qualified academic institutions and other not-for-profit organizations. The full announcement is available here.
The Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, Inc. (Foundation) is pleased to present its sixth semi-annual report, Attaining Results.
The Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, Inc. is pleased to present its Sixth semi-annual report, Attaining Results. This report provides an update on progress in addressing the Foundation’s vision in collaboration with a growing engagement from the research community. The full report is available here.
Dr. Thomas Barczak, Foundation Technical Director, gave a presentation on Alpha Foundation accomplishments during the Joint Meeting of the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute and the Central Appalachian Section of SME, which was held at the Stonewall Jackson Resort, West Virginia. The presentation is available here.
Presentation on 13-15 May 2015 Dr. Thomas Barczak, Foundation Technical Director, Joint Meeting, West Virginia Coal Mining Institute and Central Appalachian Section of SME, Stonewall Jackson Resort, West Virginia, May 13-15, 2015