In Premogovnik Velenje lignite is exploited with the use of long-wall mining method. Because of the ever-increasing depth, intensity of mining and more complex geological conditions the exploitation of lignite is becoming increasingly difficult.
In underground mining operations the stability of underground roadways is crucial, which is achieved with the use of appropriate support elements. Most commonly used support elements are steel arch support, rockbolts and use of shotcrete. In Premogovnik Velenje the primary support measure is the use of steel arch supports. In Premogovnik Velenje the most used primary support element used to be steel arch support type K24, which is being replaced with stronger steel arch support type TH29.
In Premogovnik Velenje steel arch support type V29 was tested with the intention of assessing the suitability for use in its mines. In this masters thesis the results for chemical and mechanical properties, dimensions and load capacity that were tested in central Mining Institute Katowice in Poland are shown. There was also testing caried on in Premogovnik Velenje, from which the results are also shown in this masters thesis. In Premogovnik Velenje there was testing of geometrical characteristics, bending properties with the use of reel machine used for repairing damaged steel arches, measurements of convergence points installed in delivery roadway B k.-110 and delivery roadway G4/C and testing of steel arch behaviour in occurance of a sudden load with free falling. The aim of this masters thesis is to evaluate the suitability of V29 steel arch support for its use in the mines of Premogovnik Velenje.
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