MINE4009

MINE4009: Mine Geotechnical Engineering

Science and Engineering

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About this Unit

This unit focuses on the application of geotechnical engineering principles in the planning, design, operation and closure of mines. Students will learn about the use of cutting edge instrumentation, monitoring, real-time data analysis and analytics to inform and validate appropriate mining method selection and mine design. Core geotechnical risks associated with different mining methods will be identified, along with the mitigation measures to manage these risks. Consideration will also be given to the use of modern geotechnical design procedures to provide innovative, safe and cost- effective solutions to surface and underground mining challenges, such as those relating to: slope stability; underground excavation and stope stability; the use of support and reinforcement pillars; and the design and management of waste rock dumps and tailings facilities. Students will learn to apply geotechnical knowledge, experience and judgement-based design approaches with confidence across the mining lifecycle and be required to participate in fieldwork activities.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours5 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaWASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE) (1155)

Field of Education030303 Mining Engineering

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Tuition Pattern

Workshop1 x 4 hours weekly
Fieldwork1 x 14 hours semesterly

Prerequisites

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AD-MINEAdmission into AD-MINE - Associate Degree in Mining

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