JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Pre-Requisites

NIL

Course Objective

To study the computer programming for mining problems, mine ventilation

network analysis, modeling of surface and underground workings using various software.

Course Outcome

The students will able use the planning software for surface and underground

mining methods.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

• 1. Design of pillars
• 2. Blast design
• 3. Subsidence prediction.
• 4. Mine ventilation network analysis.
• 5. Modelling of airflow through underground workings using CFD.
• 6. Ore body modeling.
• 7. Slope stability analysis in soil and rocks.
• 8. Fragmentation Analysis
• 9. Truck dispatch system optimization
• 10. Digital Terrain and Wire-frame modelling
• 11. Surface Mine Design using MPD Software
• 12. Underground Mine Design using MPD Software
• 13. Pit optimization using MPD Software
• 14. Production Scheduling for grade control
• 15. Design of experiments.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

• 1. Studies on CONVERGENCE METER for monitoring convergence in mines
• 2. Studies on BOREHOLE STRESS CELL for monitoring stress in underground workings.
• 3. Studies on VIBRATING WIRE TYPE LOADCELL for monitoring load on supports.
• 4. Studies on LAYOUT OF INSTRUMENTS for monitoring ground behavior around Longwall
• 5. Studies on LAYOUT OF INSTRUMENTS for strata behavior monitoring in thick seams.
• 6. Studies on LAYOUT OF INSTRUMENTS for monitoring ground behaviour in metal mines.
• 7. Studies on LAYOUT OF INSTRUMENTS for slope monitoring in opencast mines.
• 8. Studies on REMOTE CONVERGENCE INDICATORS for roof fall monitoring in mines.
• 9. Studies on BOREHOLE EXTENSOMETER for monitoring bed separation in mines.
• 10. Studies on VIBROGRAPH for monitoring ground vibrations due to blasting.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. E Balagurusamy, Fundamentals of Computers, Mc Graw Hills Publication, 2009
• 2. MPD Software Manual.
• 3. Fragalyst Software Manual R18 B.TECH MINING ENGG. III YEAR