Overview
This unit deals with technical and engineering aspects of mine and tunnel planning. Mine planning includes subsurface investigation and resource evaluation, technical and economic feasibility, mining method and equipment selection, and environmental and social responsibilities. Tunnel planning involves geological investigation and interpretation, subsurface ground profiles and ground conditions, technical feasibility, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prerequisite
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Jian Zhao
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Jian Zhao
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Determine strategies for mine and tunnel planning and assess their impacts on investigation, design, construction, development and production.
2.
Generate technical and economical feasibility report and project plans for mine and tunnel projects.
3.
Apply mine and tunnel planning knowledge in mine and tunnel design, development and construction.
4.
Engage effectively as an engineer to produce a written report and present mine and tunnel plans to various audiences.
Teaching approach
Simulation or virtual practice
Case-based teaching
Active learning
Problem-based learning
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Assignment 1
2 - Assignment 2
3 - Assignment 3
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Practical activities
Workshops
Workload requirements
Workload
Other unit costs
The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.
- Calculator
Availability in areas of study
Minor: Mining engineering