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Surface Mining Technology

Surface Mining Technology

Hardcover

Series: Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

Technology & EngineeringEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 9811635676
ISBN13: 9789811635670
Publisher: Springer
Published: Aug 1 2021
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.51
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This book gives a brief history and a general overview of the state of surface mining technology with topics ranging from the principles to surface mining methods, systems, and pit planning design. It starts with the definition of surface mine and ends with land reclamation and mine closure. The following chapters address the basics of mineral economics, calculation of stripping ratio; exploitation of difficult parts of ore deposits, slope stability, controlling falls and slides in the surface mines, sorts of freight traffic, scrapers, bulldozers, and loaders. The book serves as a reference text for mining students, engineers, and geologists.

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