Mining Ground Control Checklist

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Visual Inspection & Mapping

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Documentation of existing ground conditions, including cracks, shear zones, and geological structures.

Date of Inspection

Area/Block Inspected

Geological Formation Present

Joint Spacing (Average)

Orientation of Major Joints (Dip & Strike)

Description of Visible Rock Defects (e.g., cracks, shear zones)

Photographs of Ground Conditions

Rock Quality Designation (RQD)

Support System Assessment

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Evaluation of existing support systems (e.g., bolts, cable bolts, mesh) for effectiveness and integrity.

Bolt Torque (kN·m)

Cable Bolt Length (m)

Mesh Condition

Support System Issues

Detailed Description of Support Condition

Overall Support System Integrity

Convergence Monitoring

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Review of convergence monitoring data (e.g., extensometers, tape surveys) to identify trends and potential instability.

Extensometer Reading (Point A)

Extensometer Reading (Point B)

Tape Survey - Crown Height (mm)

Tape Survey - Sidewall Closure (mm)

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Instrumentation Functionality

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Verification that all ground support instrumentation (e.g., load cells, pressure cells) are functioning correctly.

Extensometer 1 Status

Tape Survey Functionality

Load Cell 1 Reading (kN)

Pressure Cell 1 Status

Last Calibration Date (Extensometer 1)

Ground Condition Changes

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Documentation of any observed ground condition changes since last inspection and potential causes.

Describe Observed Changes

Estimated Crack Width (mm)

Date of Observed Change

Change Severity

Potential Causes (Select all that apply)

Attach Photos/Videos of Changes

Scaling & Mucking

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Assessment of scaling and mucking activities to maintain stability and prevent future issues.

Scaling Volume (m³)

Mucking Volume (m³)

Rock Type Scaled/Mucked

Description of Scaling/Mucking Activities

Equipment Used

Date of Scaling/Mucking

Support Installation Verification

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Confirmation that new ground support installations meet design specifications and are properly installed.

Bolt Length Installed (m)

Cable Diameter Installed (mm)

Mesh Spacing (mm)

Bolt Type Verified?

Cable Bolt Tension Verified?

Support Method Confirmation

Comments/Observations on Installation

Water Ingress

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Assessment and documentation of water ingress and its potential impact on ground stability.

Water Flow Rate (L/s)

Water Source Identified?

Description of Water Ingress Location

Date of Initial Observation

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Description of Water Quality (e.g., colour, odour)

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Recommendations & Actions

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Record of recommendations for ground control improvements and associated actions to be taken.

Detailed Description of Recommended Action

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