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Determination of the strength of hardrock mine pillars ...
This paper presents the results of research that has been undertaken in order to develop an improved method of determining the strength of hardrock mine pillars. Pillars are found in various shapes and sizes in all underground mining operations. Prudent engineering design requires that if pillars are to perform as desired, both the pillar strength and the pillar stress must be determined.