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
 

Contact us

 Prof Harsh Vardhan,

 Professor and Head
 Department of Mining Engineering, NITKSurathkal
 P. O. Srinivasnagar, Mangalore - 575 025
 Karnataka, India.

  • Hot line: +91-0824-2473051
  • Email: mininghod@nitk.edu.in

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