Anthony Iannacchione

  • (2009) Society of Mining, Exploration, and Metallurgical Engineers 2009 Syd S. Peng Ground Control in Mining Award.
  • (2009) Society of Mining, Exploration, and Metallurgical Engineers 2009 Henry Krumb lecturer.
  • (2006) 2006 Gold Award of Excellence for the Outstanding Professional Employee (Medical/Scientific Series), Federal Executive Board for the Pittsburgh Region.
  • (1999) American Society of Civil Engineer's Zone 1, Government Civil Engineer of the Year for 1999.
  • (1999 - 2005) Received numerous performance special achievement awards from NIOSH including five outstanding performances.
  • (1998) Engineer of the Year for 1998, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Public Health Service..
  • (1998) Finalist (top 10) for the National Society of Professional Engineers' Federal Engineer of the Year, 1998..
  • (1997) Pittsburgh Research Center Publication of the Year, best trade journal publication, Roof and Rib Hazards Assessment for Underground Stone Mines.
  • (1997) Silver Award for the 1997 Outstanding Team Award for development of the Roof Monitoring Safety System (RMSS) by the Federal Executive Board of Pittsburgh..
  • (1997) Bronze Award for the 1997 Outstanding Supervisor/Manager in a Professional Series by the Federal Executive Board of Pittsburgh..

  • G.C., Mineral Industry Risk Management, University of Queensland, 2012
  • PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 1997
  • M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 1990
  • M.S., Earth and Planetary Science, University of Pittsburgh, 1977
  • B.S., Geology, California State College, 1975

  • Evanek, N., Iannacchione, A., & Miller, T. (2021). Controlling Crosscut Damage in Response to Excessive Levels of Horizontal Stress: Case Study at the Subtropolis Mine, Petersburg, OH. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 38(1), 645-653.Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi: 10.1007/s42461-020-00357-9.
  • Evanek, N., Slaker, B., Iannacchione, A., & Miller, T. (2021). LiDAR mapping of ground damage in a heading re-orientation case study. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 31(1), 67-74.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2020.12.018.
  • Adelsohn, E., Iannacchione, A., & Winn, R. (2020). Investigations on longwall mining subsidence impacts on Pennsylvania highway alignments. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 30(1), 85-92.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2019.12.012.
  • Iannacchione, A., Miller, T., Esterhuizen, G., Slaker, B., Murphy, M., Cope, N., & Thayer, S. (2020). Evaluation of stress-control layout at the Subtropolis Mine, Petersburg, Ohio. Int J Min Sci Technol, 30(1), 77-83.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2019.12.009.
  • Li, Z., Vandenbossche, J.M., Janssen, D.J., & Iannacchione, A.T. (2018). A Newly Developed Wellbore-Simulation Apparatus To Study Performance of Oilwell Cements. SPE Drilling & Completion, 33(02), 174-191.Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). doi: 10.2118/191129-pa.
  • Li, Z., Vandenbossche, J.M., Janssen, D.J., & Iannacchione, A.T. (2018). A Newly Developed Wellbore-Simulation Apparatus To Study Performance of Oilwell Cements. SPE DRILLING & COMPLETION, 33(2), 174-191.
  • Zhou, L., Yuan, L., Thomas, R., & Iannacchione, A. (2017). Determination of velocity correction factors for real-time air velocity monitoring in underground mines. Int J Coal Sci Technol, 4(4), 322-332.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s40789-017-0184-z.
  • Li, Z., Vandenbossche, J.M., Iannacchione, A.T., Brigham, J.C., & Kutchko, B.G. (2016). Theory-Based Review of Limitations With Static Gel Strength in Cement/Matrix Characterization. SPE DRILLING & COMPLETION, 31(2), 145-158.Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). doi: 10.2118/178923-PA.
  • Beck, T. (2014). Coal workers' pneumoconiosis in U.S. coal mines: a review of exposures, interventions, and outcomes. University of Pittsburgh.
  • Kissell, F.N., & Iannacchione, A.T. (2014). Gas Outbursts in Coal Seams. In Coal Bed Methane. (pp. 177-184).Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-12-800880-5.00009-7.
  • Murphy, M.M., Westman, E.C., Iannacchione, A., & Barczak, T.M. (2012). Relationship between radiated seismic energy and explosive pressure for controlled methane and coal dust explosions in an underground mine. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 28(1), 278-286.Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.tust.2011.12.002.
  • Ge, M., Mrugala, M., & Iannacchione, A.T. (2009). Microseismic Monitoring at a Limestone Mine. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 27(3), 325-339.Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s10706-008-9234-z.
  • Murphy, M.M., Iannacchione, A.T., Westmah, E.C., & Chapman, M.C. (2009). Analysis of seismic signatures from gas- And dust-based explosions at the Lake Lynn Experimental Mine. Mining Engineering, 61(6), 91-98.
  • Iannacchione, A., Prosser, L., Esterhuizen, G., & Bajpayee, T. (2007). Methods for determining roof fall risk in underground mines. Mining Engineering, 59(11), 47-53.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Prosser, L.J., Esterhuizen, G., & Bajpayee, T.S. (2007). Technique to assess hazards in underground stone mines: The roof-fall-risk index (RFRI). Mining Engineering, 59(1), 49-57.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & Vallejo, L.E. (2000). Shear Strength Evaluation of Clay-Rock Mixtures. Geotechnical Special Publication, (101), 209-223.American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). doi: 10.1061/40512(289)16.
  • Iannacchione, A.T. (1999). Analysis of pillar design practices and techniques for US limestone mines. TRANSACTIONS OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF MINING AND METALLURGY SECTION A-MINING TECHNOLOGY, 108, A152-A160.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Grau, R.H., Sainato, A., Kohler, T.M., & Schatzel, S.J. (1984). ASSESSMENT OF METHANE HAZARDS IN AN ANOMALOUS ZONE OF A GULF COAST SALT DOME. Report of Investigations - United States, Bureau of Mines.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Grau, R.H., Sainato, A., Kohler, T.M., & Schatzel, S.J. (1984). ASSESSMENT OF METHANE HAZARDS IN AN ANOMALOUS ZONE OF A GULF COAST SALT DOME. Report of Investigations - United States, Bureau of Mines.
  • HOUSEKNECHT, D.W., & IANNACCHIONE, A.T. (1982). ANTICIPATING FACIES-RELATED COAL MINING PROBLEMS IN HARTSHORNE FORMATION, ARKOMA BASIN. AAPG BULLETIN-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PETROLEUM GEOLOGISTS, 66(7), 923-930.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Finfinger, G.L., Kohler, T.M., & Hyman, D.M. (1982). INVESTIGATION OF METHANE EMISSIONS FROM AN ADVANCING FACE IN THE BELLE ISLE DOMAL SALT MINE, LOUISIANA. Report of Investigations - United States, Bureau of Mines.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Finfinger, G.L., Kohler, T.M., & Hyman, D.M. (1982). INVESTIGATION OF METHANE EMISSIONS FROM AN ADVANCING FACE IN THE BELLE ISLE DOMAL SALT MINE, LOUISIANA. Report of Investigations - United States, Bureau of Mines.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Ulery, J.P., Hyman, D.M., & Chase, F.E. (1981). GEOLOGIC FACTORS IN PREDICTING COAL MINE ROOF-ROCK STABILITY IN THE UPPER KITTANNING COALBED, SOMERSET COUNTY, PA. Report of Investigations - United States, Bureau of Mines.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Ulery, J.P., Hyman, D.M., & Chase, F.E. (1981). GEOLOGIC FACTORS IN PREDICTING COAL MINE ROOF-ROCK STABILITY IN THE UPPER KITTANNING COALBED, SOMERSET COUNTY, PA. Report of Investigations - United States, Bureau of Mines.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & Puglio, D.G. (1979). GEOLOGY OF THE LOWER KITTANNING COALBED AND RELATED MINING AND METHANE EMISSION PROBLEMS IN CAMBRIA COUNTY, PA. US Bur Mines Rep Invest, (8354).
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & Puglio, D.G. (1979). METHANE CONTENT AND GEOLOGY OF THE HARTSHORNE COALBED IN HASKELL AND LE FLORE COUNTIES, OKLA. Report of Investigations - United States, Bureau of Mines, (8407).

  • Adelsohn, E., Li, M., Vallejo, L., Winn, R., Iannacchione, A., & Painter, R. (2021). The Reaction of Embankment to Longwall Mining Subsidence. In IFCEE 2021, 2021-May(GSP 326), (pp. 42-54).American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). doi: 10.1061/9780784483435.005.
  • Evanek, N., Iannacchione, A., & Miller, T. (2021). Controlling Crosscut Damage in Response to Excessive Levels of Horizontal Stress: Case Study at the Subtropolis Mine, Petersburg, OH. In Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 38(1), (pp. 645-653).Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s42461-020-00357-9.
  • Evanek, N., Iannacchione, A., & Miller, T. (2020). Controlling crosscut damage in response to excessive levels of horizontal stress: Case study at the Subtropolis mine, Petersburg, OH. In 2020 SME Annual Conference and Expo.
  • Evanek, N., Slaker, B., Iannacchione, A., & Miller, T. (2020). LiDAR mapping of ground damage in a heading reorientation case study. In Proceedings of the 39th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, ICGCM 2020, (pp. 134-143).
  • Adelsohn, E., Iannacchione, A., & Winn, R. (2019). Investigations on longwall mining subsidence impacts on Pennsylvania highway alignments. In Proceedings of the 38th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, ICGCM 2019, (pp. 239-250).
  • DaCanal, T., Iannacchione, A., & Grunauer, B. (2019). Factors affecting subsidence basin formation and associated surface impacts in the Pittsburgh coalbed: 50 years of experience within the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In Proceedings of the 38th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, ICGCM 2019, (pp. 220-228).
  • Iannacchione, A., Miller, T., Cope, N., Esterhuizen, G., Slaker, B., Murphy, M., & Thayer, S. (2019). Evaluation of stress control layout at the subtropolis mine, Petersburg, Ohio. In Proceedings of the 38th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, ICGCM 2019, (pp. 122-131).
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & Evanek, N.E. (2018). 36 years of subsidence reporting at the ICGCM. In Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, ICGCM 2018, (pp. 175-182).
  • Murphy, M., Slaker, B., Iannacchione, A., Rashed, G., Van Dyke, M., Buchan, G., Minoski, T., McElhinney, D., & Winfield, J. (2018). Development of a comprehensive pillar and roof monitoring system at a steeply dipping underground limestone mine. In Vision, Innovation and Identity: Step Change for a Sustainable Future - 2018 SME Annual Conference and Expo and 91st Annual Meeting of the SME-MN Section, 2018-February.
  • Yang, J., Yang, B., & Iannacchione, A. (2018). Cemented coal gangue-fly ash backfill technique. In Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, ICGCM 2018, (pp. 204-211).
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & Tadolini, S.C. (2016). Occurrence, predication, and control of coal burst events in the U.S. In International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 26(1), (pp. 39-46).Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2015.11.008.
  • Grasinger, M., Li, Z., Vuotto, A., Brigham, J., Iannacchione, A., & Vandenbossche, J. (2015). Simulation of Cement Slurry Flow to Assess the Potential for Voids and Channels in Wellbore Cementing Processes. In SPE Eastern Regional Meeting, 2015-January.Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). doi: 10.2118/177311-ms.
  • Iannacchione, A. (2011). Welcome to San Francisco, California, USA. In 45th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium.
  • Iannacchione, A., Tonsor, S.J., & Harbert, W. (2011). The 3rd assessment of Pennsylvania's ACT 54 - Protecting structures, land and water supplies from underground coal mine subsidence damages, 2003 to 2008. 2011 Annual Joint Meeting SME/PCMIA.Southpointe, PA.
  • Iannacchione, A., Benner, J., Witkowski, M., Miller, H., & Shuler, G. (2010). Observations of impacts to Pennsylvania's interstate highways by longwall mining. 29th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining.Morgantown, WV.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & Mark, C. (2009). Major hazard risk assessment applied to pillar recovery operations. 28th International Ground Control Conference.Morgantown, WV.
  • Esterhuizen, G.S., Dolinar, D.R., & Iannacchione, A.T. (2008). Field observations and numerical studies of horizontal stress effects on roof stability in US limestone mines. In JOURNAL OF THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURGY, 108(6), (pp. 345-352).
  • Esterhuizen, G.S., & Iannacchione, A.T. (2005). Effect of the dip and excavation orientation on roof stability in moderately dipping stone mine workings. In American Rock Mechanics Association - 40th US Rock Mechanics Symposium, ALASKA ROCKS 2005: Rock Mechanics for Energy, Mineral and Infrastructure Development in the Northern Regions.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Esterhuizen, G.S., Bajpayee, T.S., Swanson, P.L., & Chapman, M.C. (2005). Characteristics of mining-induced seismicity associated with roof falls and roof caving events. In American Rock Mechanics Association - 40th US Rock Mechanics Symposium, ALASKA ROCKS 2005: Rock Mechanics for Energy, Mineral and Infrastructure Development in the Northern Regions.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Coyle, P.R., Prosser, L.J., Marshall, T.E., & Litsenberger, J. (2004). The relationship of roof movement and strata-induced microseismic emissions to roof falls. 2004 Society of Mining Engineers Annual Meeting.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Marshall, T.E., Burke, L., Melville, R., & Litsenberger, J. (2003). Safer mine layouts for underground stone mines subjected to excessive levels of horizontal stress. Safety Seminar for Underground Stone Mines.Louisville, KY.
  • Gale, W.J., Heasley, K.A., Iannacchione, A.T., Wanson, P.L.S., Hatherly, P., & King, A. (2001). Rock damage characterisation from microseismic monitoring. In DC Rocks 2001 - 38th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics (USRMS), (pp. 1313-1320).
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & Vallejo, L.E. (2000). Shear Strength Evaluation of Clay-Rock Mixtures. Geo-Denver 2000.Denver, CO. doi: 10.1061/40512(289)16.
  • Grau, R.H., Iannacchione, A.T., & Prosser, L.J. (1999). Remote roof stability monitoring for underground nonmetal mines. In Structures Congress - Proceedings, (pp. 727-730).
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & Prosser, L.J. (1998). Roof and rib hazard assessment for underground stone mines. Soc. of Mining Eng. Annual Mtg..Denver, CO.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & Vallejo, L.E. (1995). Factors affecting the slope stability of Kentucky's abandoned mine lands. In 35th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, USRMS 1995, (pp. 837-842).
  • Iannacchione, A., & Mark, C. (1992). Evaluating coal pillar mechanics through field measurements. 11th Int. Conf. on Ground Control in Mining.Wollongong, Australia.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & DeMarco, M.J. (1992). Optimum mine designs to minimize coal bumps. A review of past and present U.S. practices. (pp. 235-247).
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & Vallejo, L.E. (1991). Stress and behavior of material under direct shear. In 32nd U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, USRMS 1991, (pp. 549-558).
  • IANNACCHIONE, A., & MARK, C. (1990). Possible Mechanism for Surface Vibrations Near Maxwell Hill, West Virginia. Assoc. of Eng. Geol. Ann. Mtg..Pittsburgh, PA. doi: 10.2113/gseegeosci.xxvii.3.341.
  • Iannacchione, A.T. (1989). Numerical simulation of coal pillar loading with the aid of a strain-softening finite difference model. In 30th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics, USRMS 1989, (pp. 775-782).
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Campoli, A.A., & Oyler, D.C. (1987). Fundamental studies of coal mine bumps in the Eastern United States. 8th Symp. on Rock Mech..Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., & Puglio, D.G. (1985). Geological association of coalbed gas and natural gas from the Hartshorne Formation in Haskell and LeFlore Counties, Oklahoma. 9th Int. Cong. of Carb. Strat. and Geol..Campaign Urbana, IL.
  • Puglio, D.G., & Iannacchione, A.T. (1985). Structural deformation of the Allegheny Group of coalbeds in the Appalachian Plateau of central Pennsylvania. 9th Int. Cong. of Carb. Strat. and Geol..Champaign Urbana, IL.
  • IANNACCHIONE, A.T., & ACKMAN, T.E. (1984). REACTIVATION OF LANDSLIDES BY SURFACE SUBSIDENCE FROM LONGWALL MINING. Am. Assoc. of Petro. Geol. Eastern Sec. Mtg..Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Iannacchione, A.T., Popp, J.T., & Rulli, J.A. (1984). OCCURRENCE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GEOLOGICAL ANOMALIES AND CUTTER ROOF FAILURE: THEIR EFFECT ON GATEROAD STABILITY. Proc. of the 2nd Int. Conf. on Stability in Underground Min..Lexington, KY.
  • HOUSEKNECHT, D.W., & IANNACCHIONE, A.T. (1980). ANTICIPATING COAL MINING PROBLEMS IN HARTSHORNE FORMATION, EAST-CENTRAL OKLAHOMA, USING SEDIMENTARY FACIES ANALYSIS. Am. Assoc. of Petro. Geol. Ann. Conv..Denver, CO.
Research Interests
Resources engineering and extractive metallurgy Civil engineering Geology Chemical engineering
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