Rock Excavation Engineering
Course Name:
Rock Excavation Engineering (Mi481)
Programme:
B.Tech (Mining Engg)
Semester:
Fourth
Category:
Programme Specific Electives (PSE)
Credits (L-T-P):
03 (3-0-0)
Content:
Rock excavation in mining and infrastructure projects. Methodologies. Mines. CNG Pipeline projects. Hydel projects, Tunnels. U/G Caverns. Ports. Material handling equipment. Selection of equipment. Excavation in sensitive areas.
Project Planning and Management. Environmental impact assessment and Management. Project economics.
References:
Stack, B., Mining and Tunneling Machine, 1978.
Martin, J. W., Martin T. J., Bennett, T. P. &Martin,K. M. Surface Mining Equipment, Martin Consultants Inc., USA, 1982.
Department:
Mining Engineering
