MIN ENG 383 - Tunneling & Underground Construction Techniques

Institution:

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Subject:

Mining Engineering

Description:

Cover both mechanical excavation and conventional excavation techniques to underground tunneling and construction. The emphasis will be on equipment selection and prediction of performance expected of the equipment. Ground control systems will be covered as technology emerges. Excavation methods and support of large caverns, often found in civil structures, will also be discussed. A limited focus will be on underground construction specifications and underground advance rate and cost estimation techniques. Prerequisites: Min Eng 331, Min Eng 324 or Civ Eng 215, Civ Eng 216 or Geo Eng 371.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mst.edu/

Phone Number:

(573) 341-4111

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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