Academic Catalog

MINE416 MINE DESIGN

Course Code: 5650416
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(1-4)
ECTS Credit: 7.0
Department: Mining Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ERKAYAOÐLU
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5650201 , 5650202 , 5650324 , 5650407 , 5650417 , 5650419
The course set above should be completed before taking MINE416 MINE DESIGN .

Course Content


Each group of students will be given a metallic. nonmetallic or coal deposit and requested to characterize the deposit. estimate the reserves. select a mining method to operate the mine. determine the mining layout. schedule the production. select the equipment. design the support. blasting. transportation. ventilation. and water drainage systems. prepare a layout for surface plants and conduct a feasibility project from a technical. economical. environmental and social perspectives.