Course - Mining Methods, Basic Course - TGB4242
TGB4242 - Mining Methods, Basic Course
About
New from the academic year 2023/2024
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 3 hours | D |
Course content
The course is about exploitation of on shore mineral resources considering Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), gaining high importance due to increased demand for raw materials for sustainable development. The course consists of two main parts surface and underground mining methods, and covers their unit operations and necessary infrastructure. In addition to the main parts a brief information about rock material and mass properties used in method selection process will be covered.
During the semester there may be one or two day long technical trip to mine sites as long as the conditions allow.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The students will have detailed knowledge about the factors affecting the selection of mining method. The students shall know the advantages and disadvantages of different mining methods. The student will learn the most important unit operations in different mining methods and the basics about the equipment being used.
Skills: Given the rock mechanical properties, the geometry of and the grade distribution of a deposit, the students are expected to be able to suggest the most appropriate mining method(s) and necessary infrastructure.
General competence: The student will improve critical thinking skill and be able to identify the preliminary mining method(s) under given mechanical and basic economical conditions / constrains. The student will gain knowledge and skills for method selection using standard software covered under the course.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures. Obligatory exercises. Obligatory excursion as long as the conditions allow (might be organized during weekends). Course evaluation using student reference group. The course will be taught in English as international master's students may participate.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
- Excursion
Further on evaluation
The examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments. If there is a re-sit examination, the form of assessment may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Good knowledge of mechanics and physics. One should also be motivated to learn universal basic technical terms in mining if not known previously.
Course materials
Written handouts. Lecture presentations (pdf).
Brady, BHG., Brown, ET. 2004. Rock mechanics for underground mining. 3rd ed. Chapman and Hall.
SME. Underground mining methods: Engineering fundamentals and international case studies, Editors: Hustrulid, WA., Bullock, RL. SME, Littleton, Colorado.
Cummings, AB. 1976. Mining engineering handbook, 2 vols, AIME-SME, New York.
Hartman, HL. 1987. Introductory mining engineering. A Wiley Interscience, New York.
SME. 1998. Techniques in underground mining. Editors: Gertsch, R., Bullock, RL. SME, Littleton, Colorado.Hoek, E., 2007. Practical rock engineering. Online available (see rocscience web page)
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGB4227 | 3.8 | AUTUMN 2023 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Mineral Production
- Rock Mechanics
- Mining Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geoscience and Petroleum
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2023-11-30 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 13 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"