Rock Reinforcement Engineering
Course Name:
Rock Reinforcement Engineering (MI311)
Programme:
B.Tech (Mining Engg)
Semester:
Fifth
Category:
Programme Specific Electives (PSE)
Credits (L-T-P):
(3-0-0)3
Content:
Roof bolting. Cable bolting. Shotcreting. Cavability of rocks – effect on supports design. Longwall supports. Lining of tunnels and shafts. Yieldable arches and ring sets. Reinforcement of pillars. Stabilization of slopes. Roof convergence. Stope closure. Back filling, Mechanical behavior and monitoring of various supports. Capital investment for supports, cost control process.
References:
Biron, C and Ariglu, E., Design of Supports in Mines, John Wiley & Sons, 1983.
Britton, S.G., Construction Engineering in Underground Coal Mines, SME, 1983.
Department:
Mining Engineering
