摘要 |
A bearing plate for use in a mine comprising a first side, an opposed second and having an opening that extends from the first side to the opposed second side. The opening is defined by a surrounding edge wall formed in the bearing plate, and a tab extends from the surrounding edge wall into the opening. The tab is for being received in a longitudinal gap or slot of a friction stabilizer or a longitudinal slot or gap of an embossed friction stabilizer, and the tab prevents them from collapsing when they are subjected to loading.
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