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The roof strata tilt approach to pack design—a Case Study

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  1. Department of Mining and Petroleum, University of Strathclyde, 75 Montrose Street, G1 1XJ, Glasgow

    B. G. D. Smart, S. M. Haley & J. D. Celentano

  2. T.I. Research Laboratories, Hinxton

    S. M. Haley

  3. British Coal, Scottish Area

    J. D. Celentano

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Smart, B.G.D., Haley, S.M. & Celentano, J.D. The roof strata tilt approach to pack design—a Case Study. International Journal of Mining and Geological Engineering 5, 155–160 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01560874

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