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MEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, JAMSHORO. FIRST TERM FINAL YEAR (7TH TERM) B.E.(MINING) SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION 2008 OF 01 TO 04-BATCHES UNDER EXTERNAL SYSTEM PLANNING & DESIGN OF UNDERGROUND MINES Dated: 29-03-2008 Q.No. 01. A roof support system is to be designed for 6m wide, coal mining entry at a depth of 100 m. Following parameters are known: a. U.C.S = 70 Mpa b. R.Q.D = 70% c. Spacing of discontinuities = 1m d. Conditions of discontinuities Persistence=4m Aperture=0.5mm Slightly rough surfaces Moderately weathered walls e. Ground water = 40litres/minute f. Orientation of joints = Favourable Evaluate total RMR value and classify the rock mass. Determine the stand-up time of the tunnel. How the stress on square pillar in room-andpillar mining method is evaluated using Tributary Area Approach? Derive its mathematical relationship. Determine the stability of roof rock of the excavation using stereographic projection. Three joint sets are occurring in the rock mass having the following orientations: Joint set I = 030o/70o Joint set II = 230o/60o Joint set III = 320o/70o Give the classification of underground mining methods. Explain all the features of sub-level caving method. Draw the stress distribution diagrams around circular tunnel under hydrostatic conditions. Explain all the features of longwall mining method with the help of neat & clean diagrams. Give the advantages and dis-advantages of advancing and re-treating methods. Analyze the triangular roof prism supported by mathematical approach. Write short notes on any two of the following: (i) Terzaghi's Rock load classification (ii) Ten designing stages (iii) Weathering of rock -------------------THE END-----------------Time allowed: 03 Hours. Max Marks:80
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