MinE 630

Advanced Mine Transport


Description

This course is mainly designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of underground mining methods and associated bulk materials handling methods, covering aspects such as mine layout, design, unit operations, process, specialized equipment, stope stability, and mine safety.

Learning Outcomes

Describe and distinguish the concept of various underground mining methods
Rank underground mining methods and select the most appropriate one according to the economics, style of mineralization, and the rock mass classification
Design mine stope, pillar, backfill, and blasting in underground mining
Summarize the characteristics of bulk materials in loading, transport, and storage
Conduct the design of bins, hoppers, and feeders
Manage various mine transport methods and solve related technical problems regarding carrying capacity and power consumption

Lecture Seminar Lab Credits Total AU
3 1/1 0/1 3.5 44.1
M % NS % CS % ES % ED %

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Undergraduate Program(s)


Sections & Respective Instructors

B1 - 2025/2026 - Winter - Wei Victor Liu
B1 - 2024/2025 - Winter - Wei Victor Liu
B1 - 2022/2023 - Winter - Wei Victor Liu
B1 - 2020/2021 - Winter - Wei Victor Liu