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improve the pillar design.
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evaJuaJe mine piliat' design and stability.
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a stahle condition, whereas an integrity factor Ur. Paul H. Lu
equal to or smaller than 1 is considered to Denver Research Center
indicate an unstable condition. The chain pillar U.S. Bureau of Mines
desif.!n is then modified, if necessary, to assure Bldg. 20, Denver Federal Center
pillar stability during the expected useful life- Denver, CO 80225
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