Objective The main aim of the Project is to develop improved tools for the design of coal mine support systems and layouts. Three groups of tools are to be developed, namely:a) Numerical modelling techniques which can be applied to the study of dynamic rock behaviour, such as rock bursts, and the design of support systems in complex geometries, using 3D strain-softening models. New constitutive models will be developed where necessary.b) A rock-bolting system design method based upon rock classification, andc) A seismic method for predicting ground conditions ahead of an advancing tunnel so as to allow dynamic, pro-active support variation. Programme(s) ECSC-COAL-STEEL-RTD C - Research Programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel Topic(s) TGC1 - Coal mining operation, mine infrastructure and management, unconventional use of coal deposits Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme Data not available Coordinator ROCK MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY LTD EU contribution No data Address Mill Lane SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD United Kingdom See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (4) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all DEUTSCHE MONTAN TECHNOLOGIE GMBH Germany EU contribution No data Address Am Technologiepark 1 ESSEN See on map Total cost No data DEUTSCHE STEINKOHLE A.G. Germany EU contribution No data Address Shamrocking 1 44623 HERNE See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data GEOCONTROL S.A. Spain EU contribution No data Address Alenza, 9, 2 IZDA 28003 MADRID See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address University Park NOTTINGHAM See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data