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Guang Xu

Prof, asoc
Mining & Explosives Engr
288 McNutt Hall
Rolla, MO 65409

573/341-6079 | guang.xu@mst.edu

Min Eng 5932: Underground Mining Methods

Principles of planning, constructing, and operating economically viable underground mines. Cost effective mining methods: room-and-pillar, sublevel open stoping, VCR, shrinkage, sublevel caving, cut-and-fill, block caving, longwall. Selection of equipment for underground mining operations. Optimization of mine performance. Field trip Required.

Time/Day: 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM MWF
Prerequisites: Preceded or accompanied by Min Eng 1912.
Units: 3
Course Component(s): Lecture

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Distance Education Online OPEN 72599 102

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