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Obert, L. & Duvall, W.I.- Rock Mechanics and design of structures in rock; John Wiley & Sons, New
York, 1967.
Wittke, W., Rock Mechanics, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1990.
MN372 ROCK MECHANICS LAB (0-0-3) 2
A total of 10 to 12 experiments shall be carried out pertaining to the subject.
MN373 MINE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3-1-0) 4
Introduction to systems concept, analysis and systems engineering. Models in system analysis. Basic
concepts of statistical decision theory, Network techniques for mining projects. CPM and PERT
techniques. Linear programming. Integer programming. Dynamic programming. Transportation and
assignment models. Inventory control. Queuing theory. Simulation techniques for equipment selection
and production scheduling. Significance of management information systems in controlling and managing
the complicated mining activities.
Sharma J.K. Mathematical Models in Operations Research. Tata Mcgraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1989.
Cummins . Mining Engineers Handbook, Vol. II SME, AIME, New York.
MN375 TUNNELLING ENGINEERING (3-0-0) 3
Design principles of underground openings. Dimensions, shape, structural behavior and sequence of
excavations. Rock conditions and initial state of stresses. Computer aided tunnel design. Tunnel driving
techniques. Tunnel supports, automation of supports, Shield tunneling system with road headers. Field
instrumentation, Convergence measurement, change in curvature and strain of tunnel lining, stress
measurement in tunnel lining. Tunnel stability analysis, Back analysis, Case Histories.
Bieniawski, Z.T., Rock Mechanics and Design in Mining and Tunnelling.
Pokorovski, Driving Horizontal Workings and Tunnels
MN390 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1
Comprehensive report about the short visits made to different mines and other industries will be
submitted at the end of VIII Semester.
MN402 MINERAL PROCESSING (3-0-0) 3
Scope and objective of mineral processing. Ore handling and storage. Ore sorting, Sampling techniques
and devices. Liberation and communition, Laboratory and industrial sizing. Concentration methods.
Magnetic and high tension separation. Forth flotation. Classifiers. Coal quality. Coal preparation for
coarse and fine coal. Washability curves and washability number. Dewatering devices. Drying and
tailings disposal.
Wills, B.A., Mineral Processing Technology ; Pergamon Press – 4 th Edition , 1989.
Weiss, N.L. , Mineral processing Handbook – Vol. I & II, S.M.E., 1985
MN403 GROUND CONTROL ENGINEERING (3-1-0) 4
Definition and concepts of ground control in mines; State of stress in underground openings- premining
and induced stresses, influence of water, time, temperature on stress behaviour. Design of structure in
rock, Design of pillars, open pit slopes, waste dumps and embankments. Underground supports:
Conventional and powered supports. Rock reinforcement design. Subsidence- Concept, prediction and
determination, measurement techniques, subsidence damage and its prevention. Rock bursts and bumps �
mechanisms, prediction and estimation of damage.
Obert L. and Duvall W.I. – Rock mechanics and the design of structures in rocks; John Wiley & Sons,
New York, 1967.
Peng – Coal mine ground control ; John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1978.
Biron C. and Arioglue E- design of supports in mines; John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1983.
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