Study program:
Environmental Engineering (VI semester -BsC) Mining Engineering (VI semester -BsC) |
Name of subject: Fundamentals of underground mining methods |
Instructors:
Prof. Branko Gluščević |
Status: Compulsory |
ECTS: 5 |
Prerequisites: AutoCad, Rock mechanics |
Course Objectives: Introduction to the basic principles of underground excavation of metallic, non-metallic and coal deposits. Mining method selection. Introduction to the basics of technology of underground excavation. |
Learning Outcomes: Recognition and selection of most common underground mining methods. |
Content:
Theory teaching Introduction.
Principles of underground excavation.
Technology of underground excavation.
Ground control.
Mine opening.
Mining methods with self-carrying construction.
Mining methods with backfilling.
Caving mining methods.
Methods of underground coal excavation.
Methods of underground stone excavation. Practical teaching Decline design.
Selection and design of mine opening.
Selection and design of blasting pattern.
Selection of underground mining method. |
Suggested Reading List:
- Slavko Torbica, Osnove metoda podzemnog otkopavanja, autorizovana skripta. RGF.2011.
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Conduct of the Course: Lectures. |
Fund hours:
Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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Assessment:
Final Exam |
ECTS |
Written exam | 50 |
Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
Class Participationа | 10 | Practical Classes | 20 | Written tests | 20 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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