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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.
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SME Preprint 15-104
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.,
Presentation at 15th US Mine Ventilation Symposium, June 2015
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
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
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
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
AFC113-2_CSM_Spotlight
Colorado School of Mines Demonstrates that Squat Coal Pillars can Fail Violently Resulting in Coal Bumps View Final Report
3rd Solicitation and Call for Concept Papers (AFC316)
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
Alpha Foundation Grant Opportunities: Current and Future
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.
Presentations
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,
Research Meeting
October 10-11, 2012
Charleston, WV
Individual Project Synopses: Funded Research Projects-Second Full Grant Solicitation
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.
Announcement of $5.5 Million in Research Grant Awards
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.
Sixth Report – Spring 2015
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 Sixth Semi-Annual Report is Published
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.
Presentation at the Joint Meeting of the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute and the Central Appalachian Section of SME
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.
May 2015 Presentation
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
Mining Engineering, SME
April 2015
Article about the formation, makeup, mission, vision and accomplishments of the Alpha Foundation. The article can be read here.
Fifth Report – Fall 2014
The Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, Inc. (Foundation) is pleased to present its fifth semi-annual report, Pursuing Innovative Solutions.
The Fifth Semi-Annual Report is Published
The Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, Inc. is pleased to present its fifth semi-annual report, Pursuing Innovative Solutions. 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.
Call for Proposals for Short-Term Innovative and Exploratory Research Projects
The emphasis for this solicitation is to encourage new, exploratory and developmental research efforts, seeking innovative thinking and solutions to mining health and safety problems. The Foundation will be accepting proposals for this solicitation until December 15, 2013 with awards planned for the first quarter of 2014. The full solicitation can be accessed from: Call
Individual Project Synopses: Short-term Research Funded Projects
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 the short-term solicitation. The synopses can be found here.
Second Call for Proposals
The Alpha Foundation is pleased to announce its second major solicitation, seeking to award research proposals addressing the root causes of disease, injuries, and fatalities in the mining industry and achieve successful implementation of practical solutions derived from the research effort. Concept Papers are due by August 1, 2014. Please see detailed announcement with information,
Announcement of $750,000 in short-term research grant awards
The Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health has announced approximately $750,000 in short-term research grant awards targeting innovative solutions towards fulfilling its vision of enabling miners to be free of work-related injury and disease. This is the second set of grants awarded by the Foundation. The Full press release is available
Fourth Report – Spring 2014
The Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health, Inc. (Foundation) is pleased to present its fourth semi-annual report, Making a Difference.