Ore Mining Methods: Comprising Descriptions of Methods of Support in Extraction or Ore, Detailed Descriptions of Methods of Stoping and Mining in ... Stull and Square-Set Mining, Filling and Cavi - Hardcover

Walter R. Crane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266262627 ISBN 13: 9780266262626

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Comprehensive, practical guidance on mine methods and safety.

This classic reference explains how ore is supported, mined, and handled in large and small deposits, with clear, illustrated descriptions that readers can apply in real projects.

This edition gathers methods of support, stoping, and ore handling, with detailed coverage of narrow and wide veins, bedded deposits, and open-cut operations. It emphasizes tested techniques, practical outcomes, and safety considerations, drawing on experience from mines in the United States and beyond.

• Clear explanations of pillars, props, stulls, square-sets, and filling methods
• Step-by-step descriptions of stoping, handling ore, and back-filling and caving systems
• Illustrations and models to visualize timbering, support, and development layouts
• Historical context and field-tested insights from established mines

Ideal for readers of mining history and professionals seeking a solid reference on traditional and proven mining methods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266262627
• ISBN 13: 9780266262626
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 294