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Elements of Mining Engineering Syllabus for VTU BE\/B.Tech Mining Engineering third sem complete syllabus covered here. This will help you understand complete curriculum along with details such as exam marks and duration. The details are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Subject Code<\/th>\n\u00a015MN35<\/th>\nIA Marks<\/th>\n20<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Lecture Hours\/Week<\/td>\n03<\/td>\nExam Marks<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Number of Lecture Hours<\/td>\n50<\/td>\nExam Hours<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

CREDITS – 04<\/strong><\/p>\n

Objectives:<\/strong> Learn the Basics of Mining, Importance of Underground and Surface Mining, Method of Opening a Deposit with various Means of Entry, Special and various Conditions to be overcome in Shaft Sinking and their Accessories.<\/p>\n

MODULE-I: Introduction to mining engineering and Opening up of deposits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction to mining engineering: Significance to mining industry in national economy and infrastructure\u00a0building, basic mining terminologies, geo-technical investigations, classification of mining methods,\u00a0selection criteria for underground or opencast mining methods.
\nOpening up of deposits: Types, size and location of entries into underground coal and other minerals. [10 Hours]<\/p>\n

MODULE-2: Shaft sinking operation, Special and mechanized methods of shaft sinking<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MODULE-3: Development of workings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Development of workings: Drivage of cross cuts, drifts, inclines and raises by conventional and mechanized\u00a0methods. Arrangements for ventilation, supports, lighting, transportation and drainage; Drilling patterns for\u00a0underground coal mines and hard rock mines. 10 Hours<\/p>\n

MODULE-4: Mine supports<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mine supports: Types of support: timber, prop, chock\/cog, cross bar, concrete, steel and hydraulic supports.\u00a0Yielding and rigid supports. Fore poling, roof stitching, roof bolting, applicability, advantages and limitations\u00a0of various supports. 10 Hours<\/p>\n

MODULE-5: Tunneling methods<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conventional method: drilling and blasting method, types of drill patterns, blasting and transportation of\u00a0muck.
\nMechanized method: construction and working principle of tunnel boring machine, applicability, advantages\u00a0and limitations of tunnel boring machine.
\nShield tunneling method: construction and working principle, applicability, advantages and limitations. [10 Hours]<\/p>\n

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