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The most initial investment in longwall face equipping is the cost of powered support. Selection of proper shields for powered supports is based on load, geometric characterization of coal seams and economical considerations.
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Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, No.2, pp. 60–66, March–April, 2006.
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Goshtasbi, K., Oraee, K. & Khakpour-yeganeh, F. Shield support selection based on geometric characteristics of coal seam. J Min Sci 42, 151–156 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10913-006-0042-7
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10913-006-0042-7