Mine shaft liner plate system and method

摘要

A liner plate structure, system and method is provided for lining of mine shaft bores, tunnels and the like. The liner plate structure includes a primary plate portion and at least one flange disposed at a side edge of the primary plate portion. A polymer seal element extends along a recess within an exterior surface of the flange.

主权项

1. A method of forming a plate structure for use in lining shafts and tunnels, comprising:
utilizing a liner plate structure with a primary plate having first, second, third and fourth flanges respectively disposed at first, second, third and fourth side edges of the primary plate, each flange including a respective recess that is aligned with the recess of adjacent flanges to produce a continuous recess that circumscribes the liner plate structure; applying a seal member to the continuous recess utilizing a plural component material processing technique and in a manner such that the seal member at least partially cures within the recess and is bonded to a portion of the recess and includes an upper portion protruding from the recess; wherein subsequent to the applying step a planing device is used to cut the seal material in order to define a final height of the seal member.