columnization

noun

columnization

noun

Etymology From column + -ization.

1

Formation into columns or pillars.

Columnization of pillars is the most common practice in pillar layout for roof stability, yet analyses demonstrate that columnization results in a very high load concentration in the pillars.1990, W. Hustrulid, G. A. Johnson, Rock Mechanics Contributions and Challenges:

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