This method, which is not often thought of when it comes to earthquakes, but used by our valuable miners, whom we know that they risk their lives for us at any moment, has saved and continues to save many lives.
As people in search and rescue efforts We have mobilized almost every opportunity. One of these possibilities is some functional zoning and foundation methods used in mines.
In this article, for the safety of our miners’ own mines, that they frequently use In this article, we will discuss how the pigskin method is used in search and rescue efforts.
Pigtail is the name given to the method of building a solid foundation in ceiling-like areas that are likely to collapse.
- Our image is from Harpswell, Maine, USA. In order to prevent a bridge over the river from collapsing, the pig-dam method was used.
These solid foundations are built in 120x20x20 and 80x20x20 dimensions. horizontally And stacked like jenga blocks It is adjusted so that there are pieces of wood placed.
These pieces of wood, whose angles and spaces are carefully adjusted, are often preferred on the ceilings of mines, as they do not leave any space to collapse and fill the empty space where the upper structure can collapse. The main reason why this foundation cannot collapse is the weight of the upper ceiling. to distribute it equally to all its parts. In this way, the weight is not focused on certain points and the probability of collapse is reduced to zero.
This method is not only used in solid structures or where it can be applied is limited. Similarly, it is possible to prevent further collapse by placing pigtails on certain parts of the already collapsed wreckage. In other words, in this way, towards those who are under the rubble. to open tunnels of safe living and its victims rescue them from the wreckage without hurting them possible.
This functional method, which prevents the ceiling from collapsing in caves, is also used in earthquake zones.
Our nearly 3,000 miners From Amasra, Manisa and Zonguldak on February 6, 2023 They gathered in front of the mining facility where the disaster took place. Their demands and aims were to be sent to our 10 provinces where the earthquake had the most damage. Because they believed, or knew that they could save lives, by various methods, such as the pigsty method we just mentioned.
As a matter of fact, our valuable miners managed to reach the earthquake areas despite all the difficulties they faced and the obstacles that arose due to the density on the roads.
Of course, they did not only succeed in reaching the earthquake zones. Yet saving the lives of an unknown number of people they succeeded.
Image, 90 hours after the earthquake The Zonguldak hard coal reveals one of the few cases that proves the functionality of the pigdam management, as it belongs to a citizen and our miners who were rescued by our hard coal miners.
In summary, one of the most effective methods that can be used in rescue efforts has been in front of our eyes all this time, and it probably could not have been found in a more suitable place and time frame for its use.