NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROURKELA

MID SEMESTER EXAMINATION: 2015-16

B.TECH : 4TH SEMESTER
SUBJECT : UNDERGROUND MINING TECHNOLOGY (MN-214)
FULL MARKS: 60 Duration of Examination: 2 Hours
Answer any six questions
Figures at the right hand margin indicate marks
All parts of a question should be answered at one place
Q.No Marks
1. a. Give the classification of underground metal mining methods for 5
extraction of mineral deposits.
b. Explain the cycle of operation with neat sketches for drivage of raise 5
of 2 m X 2.5 m for a distance of 25 m by two compartment method.

2. a. Why strata/Ground control cell is required for mines during present 3

times.
b. Illustrate the principle of any two naturally supported methods of 4
metal mining with neat sketches.
c. Write about any two caving methods of metal mining indicating 3
suitable geomining conditions of its application along with its
advantages and disadvantages
3. 10
With a neat sketch describe the method of entry to the deposit and stope
development for cut and fill method of mining in the deposit condition shown
in Fig 1.
20 m

300 m

900 m

80 deg

700 m

Fig 1
4. Write about accidents due to ground control problems in Indian mines and 10
role of supports stating various types of supports used for underground coal
mines.
5. Write about any four of the following 4X
a. Stope Vs Goaf 2.5
b. raise Vs Winze
c. Sub level stoping Vs sublevel caving
d. Hydraulic Chock Shield supports
e. Alimake raise climber
f. Utilisation of Mechanized loading machines in underground metal
mines

6. What is Systematic Support Rule? Explain the procedure for design of

Systematic Support Rules for development gallery in typical conditions of 3
Indian Coalfields as per Coal Mines Regulations (CMR).
3. Explain the procedure for design of Systematic Support Rules for 4
extraction of pillars in typical conditions of Indian Coalfields as per Coal
Mines Regulations (CMR). 3
4. Mention various supports used for underground workings in coal mines
and its support capacity.

7. Write about any two of the following assuming geomining conditions typical
to Indian coalfields: 5
a. Advantages and disadvantages of manual raising methods 5
b. Explain the preparatory development showing location of cross cuts,
raises, skip transport arrangements with neat sketch for a ore deposit
with 700 dip extending from 800 to 1600 m deploying sub level caving
method with 65 m main level interval and 5 m thick sill and crown 5
pillars.
c. What are the provisions of Metaliferrous Mines regulations related to
dimensions of pillars and drivage in underground metal mines?
8. Discuss with a neat sketch development and extraction of a metal mine with 10
a size of 2.0 km along strike and 30 to 40 m width. Ore body is weak and
Host rock is strong. Give the layout of workings with proper justification of
selection of suitable mining method to produce 1000 tons/day assuming
geomining conditions of any typical Indian mine.