This course covers the principal methods of rock breakage for mining and includes drilling, blasting and various machine excavation techniques. Topics include the properties and theories of explosives, rock breakage mechanics, and blast vibration monitoring for mining. In addition, safety regulations with an emphasis on the province of Saskatchewan are discussed. AutoCAD integrated software for mining will be introduced. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 1.5 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): GEOE 315 or GEOL 258 Corequisite(s): GEOE 377.
This course covers the principal methods of rock breakage for mining and includes drilling, blasting and various machine excavation techniques. Topics include the properties and theories of explosives, rock breakage mechanics, and blast vibration monitoring for mining. In addition, safety regulations with an emphasis on the province of Saskatchewan are discussed. AutoCAD integrated software for mining will be introduced. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 1.5 Practicum/Lab hoursPrerequisite(s): GEOE 315 or GEOL 258 Corequisite(s): GEOE 377.
