Overview
Description
Design of underground mining operations including selection of mining methods. Lab uses integrated mine design software for layout and drawing of concept covered in lecture.
Units
Lecture2
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- apply underground mining methods and equipment in more detail. Articulate the requirement of the primary and secondary development, and the drill, blast, muck cycle, and mechanical excavation methods and equipment.
- communicate the applicability of the mining methods relative to the shape, size and characteristics of the orebody and the design process needed to arrive at a workable layout for access, ventilation and rock handling.
- explain the layout of the primary and secondary development and stoping/pillar recovery, and provide both 3D and 2D-plan, longitudinal and cross sectional views of the mine and the stoping method.
- apply methodology and carry out a cost and production estimate for one development and one ideal stope.
- use computer aided mine design software to facilitate the design of an underground mining operation.
- critically evaluate alternative underground mine design strategies using optimization techniques and advanced simulation tools, considering geotechnical, economic, and environmental constraints.
- integrate recent research and industry case studies to propose innovative design or operational improvements for underground mining systems, demonstrating the ability to connect theoretical design principles to real-world applications.