AFC113-13_FinalRpt_Approved
Improved Safety through Application of Risk Management in U.S. Underground Coal Mines: A RISKGATE Approach 1st Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants (AFC113) Virginia Tech (Grant AFC113-13)
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AFC215-21_FinalRpt_Approved
Low Noise Efficient Rim Driven Auxiliary Ventilation Fans 2nd Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants Virginia Tech (Grant AFC215-21)
AFC215-54_Michigan_FinalRptApproved
Full-Wave Electromagnetic Solver for Statistical Characterization, Optimal Deployment, and On-the-Fly Reconfiguration of Wireless and Through-the-Earth Communication and Tracking Systems 2nd Solicitation for Single Investigator Research Grants University of Michigan (Grant AFC215-54)
AFC618-04_CaliforniaSF_FinalRptAppr_App
Coal Mining Risk of Arthritis,Including Auto-Immune Rheumatologic Disease Exploratory Research Projects Regarding Mining-Related Health Problems (AFC618) University of California, San Francisco (Grant AFC618-04)
AFC316_17_VirgTech_Final_Report_Approved
Further Characterizing Respirable Coal Mine Particulates: Submicron Particles, Metals and Diesel Exhaust 3rd Solicitation for Research Grants (AFC316) Virginia Tech (Grant Number AFC316-17)
AFC719-15_WVU_Synopsis
A Practical, Mechanics-Based Approach to Pillar Design West Virginia University (Grant number AFC719-15)
AFC719-29_VirgTech_Synopsis
PoroSense: An Intrinsically Safe, Distributed Fiber-optic Gas Sensing Platform for Underground Mines Virginia Tech (Grant number AFC719-29)
AFC719-57_RebuildingFuture_Synopsis
Investigation of Improved Communication from Portable Refuge Alternatives to Facilitate Mine Escape and Rescue Rebuilding Their Future Foundation (Grant number AFC719-57)
AFC719-27_PennState_Synopsis
Control of Hazardous Gas Emissions to Longwall Face and Bleeder System: Laboratory Experiments, Modeling and Field Monitoring Penn State University (Grant number AFC719-27)
AFC719-12_Pacific_Synopsis
Asthma-and COPD-Associated Inflammasome Activation Induced by Rock Dust University of the Pacific (Grant number AFC719-12)
AFC719-14_NewMexico_Synopsis
Evaluating a Virtual ‘Community of Practice’ in Pneumoconiosis Mortality Hotspots in the United States University of New Mexico (Grant number AFC719-14)
AFC719-31_MS&T_Synopsis
Analysis of Coal Mine Seal Integrity from Explosively Driven Projectiles Missouri University of Science & Technology (Grant number AFC719-31)
AFC719-35_MichiganState_Synopsis
Evaluation of Silicosis, Asthma and COPD among Sand and Gravel and Stone Surface Miners Michigan State University (Grant Number AFC719-35)
AFC719-20_Michigan_Synopsis
Assessing Noise Exposures, Hearing, and Risk of Injuries Among Miners University of Michigan (Grant Number AFC719-20)
AFC719-49_Kentucky_Synopsis
Fundamental Investigation into Pillar Design and Global Stability by Integrating Pillar Load and Opening Convergence Response University of Kentucky (Grant Number AFC719-49)
AFC719-34_Indiana_Synopsis
Identifying and Assessing Risks Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders within Stone and Sand and Gravel Mining Operations Indiana University (Grant Number AFC719-34)
AFC719-67_CSM_Synopsis
Numerical Modeling of Overburden and Pillar Mechanics for Determination of Global Ground Stability in Underground Coal Mines Colorado School of Mines (Grant Number AFC719-67)
Alpha Foundation Awards $3.1 Million for Research on Targeted Topics in Mining Safety and Health
The Alpha Foundation for the Improvement of Mine Safety and Health has announced approximately $3.1 million in new awards to address critical topics of priority interest. The research projects are directed towards fulfilling the Foundation’s mission to improve mine safety and health through funding research and development projects by qualified academic institutions and other not-for-profit
AFC719_MontanaTech_ARMA_2018-1211_Becker
Digital Photogrammetry Software Comparison for Rock Mass Characterization 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 17-20 June 2018 Becker, R.E., Galayda, L.J., MacLaughlin, M.M.
AFC518-67_MontanaTech_ARMA_2018-508_Turner
Geotechnical Characterization of Underground Mine Excavations from UAV-Captured Photogrammetric & Thermal Imagery 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 17-20 June 2018 Turner, R.M., Bhagwat, N.P., Galayda, L.J., Knoll, C.S., Russell, E.A., MacLaughlin, M.M.
AFC518_67_MontanaTech_ARMA_2018_516_Russell
UAV-based Geotechnical Modeling and Mapping of an Inaccessible Underground Site 52nd US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium, 17-20 June 2018 Russell, E.A., MacLaughlin, M.M., Turner, R.M.
AFC113-3_Northeastern_2018_AppliedErgonomics
Evaluation of commercially available seat suspensions to reduce whole body vibration exposures in mining heavy equipment vehicle operators Published in Applied Ergonomics, 2018 Kim H. K., Marin L.S., Dennerlein J.T.
Maryland_Spotlight_ExplosionModeling
University of Maryland computational explosion modeling finds that rock debris in coal mines can be conducive to detonation explosions View Final Report
VT_Spotlight_TTECommunication – SJ
Virginia Tech researchers find that rail and roof mesh can significantly extend transmission range of Magnetic Communication Systems (MCS). View Final Report
VirgTech_SpotlightArticle_DustParticles_EAS
Virginia Tech researchers find high fractions of non-coal particles in respirable dust samples. View Final Report