Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : MN6143 : Ground Control Instrumentation { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Singam Jayanthu
Syllabus
Module 1 : |
Module 1: Deformation Measuring Instruments: Convergence meters and recorders, Tape extensometers, Borehole deformation gauge (6 Hours)
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Course Objective
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Candidates gets exposure to ground control instrumentation as incorporated in this course. |
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Objective 2 :
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Students will learn Application of Strata control technology and establishment of strata control cell with proper instrumentation |
Course Outcome
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• CO1: Describe the principles of operation and application of various instruments for measuring deformation in and around mining excavations, including convergence meters, tape extensometers, and borehole deformation gauges.
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Essential Reading
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. J. A. Hudson,, Comprehensive Rock Engineering,, Pergamon Press, UK, 2000 |
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M. L. Jeremic,, Strata Mechanics in coal mining,, A A Balkema, Rotterdam, Taylor and Francis, 1985, |
Supplementary Reading
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Z. T. Bieniawski,, Engineering Rock Mass Classifications, . Wiley, New York, 1989 |
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B. H. G. Brady and E. T. Brown,, Rock Mechanics for Underground Mining,, George Allen and Unwin Ltd., 1992 |
Journal and Conferences
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Singam Jayanthu, Singam Jayadarshana, and Singam Sai Sreeja, (2020), Instrumentation and recent practices for safe blasting in opencast mines – field experimental studies, Recent Practices and Advancement In Mineral Industry, Chapter. Production Technology-I, no.1, VINIT-Nagpur 2020, ISBN:978-93-5396-651-5, pp 147-155. |
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Jayanthu, S., T. N. Singh and D. P. Singh, 2004, Stress distribution during extraction of pillars in a thick coal seam., Rock mechanics and rock engineering 37.3 171-192. |