Thirling
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005968
The act of driving a short passage or connection between two parallel mine workings, such as headings or rooms. This process creates a breakthrough that improves ventilation, provides additional access, or establishes an escape route. Thirling is a common practice in underground coal and hard rock mining operations.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005968 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mining and extraction |
| Translations | German: Thirling; Spanish: thirling; French: thirling |
Record as JSON
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