Rib pillar

In mining, a rib pillar separates one stope from the other and is aligned transverse of the stope, perpendicular to the strike.[1] It is used in mines to increase the strata stability of the stope and support the raises, winzes or shaft of the mine.

References

  1. ↑ Darling, Peter (2011). SME Mining Engineering Handbook. Littleton : SME. p. 1355. ISBN 9780873353410.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: publisher location (link)


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