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Shield mechanics and resultant load vector studies
Critical-load studies of a shield support
Rigid-body and elastic solutions to shield mechanics
Three-dimensional shield mechanics
Horizontal and vertical load transferring mechanisms in longwall roof supports
Stiffness characteristics of longwall shields
Two-leg longwall shield mechanics
Safety evaluations of longwall roof supports
Comparison of models to evaluate in situ shield loading
Shield mechanics and critical load studies for unsymmetric contact configurations