 | Study programme 2018-2019 | Français | |
 | Extraction of Mineral Resources | ||
Activité d'apprentissage à la Faculty of Engineering |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-GMIN-011 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | Français | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | Q1 |
Content of Learning Activity
problematic and challenges of mineral extraction all over the World; definition of the deposit on the mining engineer point of view: geometry, rock mechanics, and economy; methods of assessing the mining reserves; mining methods (open pit and underground) and comparison; open pit mining and quarrying: design, mining operations; underground mining methods: general concept, methods; visiting quarries and a mine museum.
Required Reading
Note de cours - Extraction des ressources minérales - notes de cours - Prof. Jean-Pierre Tshibangu K.
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Reading
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
Hustrulid W. : « Underground methods handbook » ; Society of mining engineers of AIME, 1982
Kennedy B.A. : « Surface mining » ; Society for mining, metallurgy and exploration Inc., 1990.
Gabay A., Zemp J. : « Engins mécaniques de chantier » ; Spes Bordas, 1971.
Brady B.H.G., Brown E.T.: « Rock Mechanics for underground mining» ; Chapman & Hall ; London 1999.
Mode of delivery
- Face to face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
- Conférences
- Excursions, visites
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)