Course Codes
Curtin 310054
UNSW MINE3630
UQ MINE3125
Course Convenor
Dr Paul Hagan
Node Leaders
Curtin Dr Clive Workman-Davies
UNSW Dr Paul Hagan
UQ Prof Paul Lever
Description
This course covers explosive and non-explosive methods breakage of rock including: drill and blast; mechanical rock breakage; and, systems of rock excavation.
On completion of the course, the student should be capable of demonstrating an understanding of:
- The objectives of rock drilling and fragmentation.
- The concept of mine-to-mill.
- The physics of rock breakage in drill and blast system and also in mechanical rock cutting.
- The various methods, issues and the design principles associated with explosive and non-explosive breakage of rock.
- Principles for designing cutterheads for mining and civil excavations.
- Selecting appropriate explosives for given ground conditions and for a specific application and will be able to design a good blast within blasting and mining legislation.
Note: Site visits and industry lectures are a requirement of this course and may involve additional personal expense.
