MINING 7069 - Rock Breakage

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020

This course covers the principal methods of rock breakage used in mining, including machine mining, drilling and blasting. Machine Mining encompasses rock cutting principles, cutting with picks and discs, the design of cutter heads, effect of wear, assessment of rock cuttability, impact breakage and ripping. Blasting encompasses the chemistry of explosives and mechanics of explosive-rock interaction, selection of commercial explosives, explosive charging techniques, initiation and delay systems, blast design principles for surface and underground mines, safety, environmental and regulatory management, and blast performance assessment and analysis. Drilling encompasses the methods of drilling used in mining and the impact of drilling parameters on performance, selection and costing of drilling equipment.

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Course Details

Course Code	MINING 7069
Course	Rock Breakage
Coordinating Unit	School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assumed Knowledge	MINING 1011, MINING 3071 & MINING 3072

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Abbas Taheri

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Explain the contribution of rock breakage to the mining process;
2	Describe the various methods of rock breakage;
3	Select appropriate methods of drilling and rock breakage for given rock condition;
4	Design blasts to achieve particular outcomes;
5	Demonstrate the ability to manage and control blast damage and environmental impacts;
6	Optimise design of cutter heads for machine mining;
7	Evaluate productivity and economics of blasting and machine mining operation;
8	Identify relevant requirements for the security, storage and handling of explosives.

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The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

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Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1-8
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	3. 4. 5. 7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3. 4. 5. 7
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	5. 8
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	5. 8

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course will be based on lectures, tutorials, practicals for 5 weeks, a seminar presentation, supported by take-home assignments and a group drilling and blasting project.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Lectures, tutorials and practicals: 42 hours
Machine Mining Quiz: 2 hours
Seminar presentation: 20 hours
Drilling and blasting project: 35 hours
Revision for quizzes and examination: 40 hours
Examination: 2 hours

Total: 139 hours

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Hurdle criteria	Learning outcomes
Assignments	5	Individual	Summative	Week 5, 10		1. 2. 3.4. 8.
Summative Quiz	25	Individual	Summative	Week 6		1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 8.
Seminar presentation	15	Individual	Summative	Week 8		1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Group Project: Drilling and Blasting	25	Group	Summative	Week 12		3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Final Exam	30	Individual	Summative	Exam Period		1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8.
Total	100

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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