Hydraulic and earth engineering – Earth treatment or control – Shoring – bracing – or cave-in prevention
Patent
1991-03-27
1992-03-17
Corbin, David H.
Hydraulic and earth engineering
Earth treatment or control
Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention
4051501, E21D 1900
Patent
active
050963350
ABSTRACT:
A high-strength, lightweight flame-retardant and/or self-extinguishing polymer grid is provided for supplemental support of the roof and ribs of a combustible underground opening, such as within a coal mine, to prevent roof materials from falling and/or rib materials from spalling. The preferred polymer grid structure is formed of a polypropylene compounded with flame retardant additives.
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Anderson Ronald P.
Miller Kenneth W.
Shelton William S.
Corbin David H.
The Tensar Corporation
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