strokenwinning
Strokenwinning is a method of mining in which the resource, such as coal or peat, is extracted in long, parallel strips. The strips are planned to be narrow and contiguous, with unmined material left between them to provide structural support and to control subsidence. The approach aims to balance efficient resource recovery with roof stability and safety.
In underground applications, mining progresses strip by strip. A strip is excavated while adjacent strips remain
The method is related to other staged extraction techniques such as room-and-pillar and longwall mining, but
Strokenwinning has historical relevance in regions with shallow seams or peat deposits, where the strip approach