Overview
Historical background, mining terminology, prospection and exploration, drilling and drills, rock blasting, haulage and hosting, rock mechanics and supporting, shaft sinking, mine organization, drainage, ventilation and safety in mines, processing and marketing.
Intended learning outcomes
Course Objectives & Outcomes:
By the end of the 12th week......., the student should be able to:
• Define the terms related to mines and the mining industry.
• The ability to discuss the results of physical and mechanical tests for rocks and to identify the types of drilling rigs, explosives and tunneling supporting methods.
The student becomes skilled in determining the optimal method for extracting ores, methods of concentration and their various treatments, identifying dangerous and toxic gases in mines, methods of mines ventilating, and learning about safety in mines.
Methods of assessments
Grading
The evaluation strategy for the student in this course consists of four elements:
• The first exam (written), of 20 marks.
• The second exam (written), of 20 marks.
• A report that is presented and discussed, out of 10 marks.
• Final exam (written), out of 50 marks.
Refereces:
- L.J.Thomas, "An Introduction to mining", Robert Burton Printers Pty Ltd, Sydney.
- S.A.Yousef, A.M.Alshareef,” Introduction to mining engineering”, University of Tripoli.
- Selected topics from the international information network.
Course Schedule
Week | Topic |
1 | An overview of ores in Libya, quarries and special terminology. |
2 | Drilling, types of drilling rigs, blasting and types of explosives. |
3 | Physical and mechanical properties of rocks. |
4 | Surface mines and their mechanisms. |
5 | Underground mines and opening methods |
6 | Tunneling and supporting |
7 | Haulage and loading in mines |
8 | Mineral processing technology |
9 | Types of crushers and mills |
10 | Mine ventilation |
11 | Mine safety |
12 | special mining methods |
