Engineering Geology Applied to the Design and Operation of Underground Coal Mines
Author | : C. Richard Dunrud |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 141 |
Release | : 2000-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780788187391 |
ISBN-13 | : 0788187392 |
Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This course on engineering geology applied to underground coal mining has been taught to geologists & engineers of State & Federal governments, mining companies, & consulting firms involved in designing, developing, & operating underground coal mines. Discusses in detail how the disciplines of geology & geotechnology apply to exploration, design, & operation of underground coal mines. It is intended for practicing scientists, engineering geologists, & engineers. Shows how the disciplines of geology, geotechnology, & mining engineering can be integrated & used to make underground coal mining safer, more efficient, & more environmentally acceptable.