BEHAVIOUR AND STABILITY OF DEEP COAL MINING TUNNELS
01/06/1985#0183;#32;The vertical closure tended to predominate over horizontal closure and is probably due to the geological character of the bedded nature of Coal Measures rocks, although lack of floor constraint may also play a role, To promote improved stability in mine tunnels it would appear that the timing of support/lining erec tion and whether it be passive or active are major considerations; since the