Overview
Mining & Materials Engineering : Physical and mechanical characteristics of materials related to loading, transport and storage. Dynamics of particles, systems and rigid bodies, mass-acceleration, work-energy, impulse-momentum. Types and selection of excavation and haulage equipment. Layout of haul roads. Rail transport. Conveyor belts and chain conveyors. Mine hoists. Layout of mine shafts.
Terms: Winter 2010
Instructors: Mossop, John; Musunuri, Sesha Anand (Winter)
- (3-3-3)
- Prerequisite: MIME 200