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What is it problematic to mine the point on a mountain?

April 26, 2017Mountain point problematic

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What is it problematic to mine the point on a mountain?

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The point on a mountain narrows and reduces the lateral support required to hold the entry roof. Stress concentrations sometimes accumulate on points as well and the stratigraphy on a point may not be as consistent as it is in the body of the mountain.