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January 28, 2026International Journal of Coal Geology

Review of brittle failure mechanisms and reinforcement strategies for shale roof in U.S. underground coal mines

Gaobo Zhao Deniz Tuncay

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Brittle failure mechanisms significantly impact the integrity of shale roof structures, leading to safety hazards in underground coal mines.
The review discusses various reinforcement strategies to mitigate these failures and enhance structural stability in coal mining operations.
Assessment of existing literature provides insights into effective interventions for improving shale roof reliability in the field.
Highlighting the importance of understanding failure mechanisms is crucial for developing safer underground mining practices.

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Review reveals brittle failure mechanisms and reinforcement strategies for shale roof in underground coal mines, suggesting improved safety.

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Zhao et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75b31c6e9836116a2213c https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2026.104950

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