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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Samantha Jane Boudreau, Hanmer, CA;
Mark Stephen Diederichs, Waterloo, CA;
Douglas Jean Hutchinson, Waterloo, CA;
Assignee:
Inco Limited, Toronto, CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 3/324 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 3/324 ;
Abstract
A method is provided for performing wedge analysis for assessing wedge occurrence and instability in underground openings, such as mines, caves, and the like. The method scales full-span wedge predictions, accounting for both occurrence and instability potential of possible wedge geometries. The method also generates predictions for wedge failure potential and support demand to result in more economical support design for wedges.