Advanced Mine Planning and Design

3 credits · Graduate

This course deals with the application of advanced design principles to the planning, design and optimization of surface and underground mining systems. These principles include the Lerch-Grossman's algorithm, CAD and simulation modelling techniques. Under given geological and geomechanic factors, these techniques will be used for designing and optimizing underground mining methods or open pit layouts for massive, thin, pitching and multi-seam mineral deposits.