Unit1
Unit 1: General
Status and scope of Underground metal mining methods; various types of ore deposit; Definitions of Important terms used in underground metal mining methods. Comparison between coal mining &metal Mining
Syllabus
5 unitsUnit2
Unit 2: Development
Mode of access; Variables affecting the choice of mode of access; Crosscuts, Levels, Raises; Their Method of drivages with the description of various unit operations; Introduction to Raise boring and Introduction to tunnel boring.
Unit3
Unit 3: Stoping Methods -I
Classification of mining methods; Factors affecting the choice of mining methods; Overhand, Underhand and Breast stoping methods; Open stoping; Vertical Crater Retreat method; Sub level stoping; Room and Pillar method.
Unit4
Unit 4: Stoping Methods - II
Shrinkage stoping method; Cut and fill stoping method, Introduction to Square set stoping method, Sub Level caving, Block caving, &Top slicing method.
Unit5
Unit 5: Support Systems
Pillars; Back f ill, Cable bolting, Steel Rock bolts, Grouting, Shotcreting etc., code of timbering rules.
Course Outcomes (COs)
After completion of the course student will be able to:
- CO1Select appropriate underground mining methods (like cut and fill, shrinkage stoping, sublevel stoping) based on ore body characteristics.
- CO2Analyze mine development process es including shaft sinking, drifting, and raising.
- CO3Operate and maintain equipment used in underground metal mining effectively.
- CO4Apply ventilation, drainage, and ground control techniques to ensure safe and efficient mining operations.
- CO5Evaluate environmental, economic, and safety aspects of underground metal mining projects.
Recommended books
- Underground Mining Methods: Engineering Fundamentals and International Case Studies, Editor(s): William A. Hustrulid, Richard L. Bullock, Publisher: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME)
- SME Mining Engineering Handbook, Editor(s): Peter Darling (Editor-in-Chief for 3rd Edition), Arthur B. Cummins (2nd Ed.), Ivan A. Given (1st Ed.), Publisher: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME)
- Underground Mining Technology, Author(s): J. F. Westrick
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