DIMENSIONAL STONE MINING (MI703 (C))-Mining Engineering (VII) | RGPV

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• Syllabus

• Syllabus - DIMENSIONAL STONE MINING (MI703 (C))

• Introduction

• Definition of Dimensional Stones
• Historical Use of Natural Stones

• Geology and Occurrences

• Classification of Dimensional Stones
• Composition, Chemical and Geo-Chemical Properties
• Standards for Normalization of Dimensional Stones

• Mining of Dimensional Stones

• Techniques of Dimensional Stone Mining
• Mechanized Mining Tools

• Cutting / Sawing Tools

• Tool Carrier
• Cutting Tools
• Cost of Cutting

• Handling of Blocks and Slabs

• Equipment Used
• Quarrying Machines for Dimensional Stones

• Production Monitoring

• Recovery, Waste Generation, Productivity
• Inherent Defects, Measurement and Corrective Actions
• Cost Evaluation

• Environmental Issues

• Management of Solid Waste, Slurry Waste, Soil Land and Water
• Protection and Rehabilitation

• Health, Safety and Welfare

• Protective Care from Abrasive Dust
• Personal Safety and Welfare

• Application, Processing and Architecture in Dimensional Stone

• Applications of Dimensional Stones
• Processing and Polishing Techniques
• Fixing and Installation Techniques
• Care and Maintenance of Dimensional Stones