Need to recall properties of a rock or mineral on the fly? Or quickly convert to metric units in the field? When you're on a job site, you need answers fast. But answers don't always come easily, especially if your library of reference materials is back in the office. <P>Engineers are often called o
SME mining reference handbook
β Scribed by Heather N. Dougherty; Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (U.S.); Andrew P. Schissler
- Publisher
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
- Year
- 2020
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 657
- Edition
- Second
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Table of Contents
Cover
Copyright
Contents
Foreword
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
About the Editors
Contributors to the Second Edition
Technical Reviewers to the Second Edition
CHAPTER 1: Conversion Factors, Constants, and Symbols
CHAPTER 2: Material Properties
CHAPTER 3: Mathematics, Statistics, and Probability
CHAPTER 4: Physical Science and Engineering
CHAPTER 5: Geology and Geophysics
CHAPTER 6: Sampling and Analysis
CHAPTER 7: Mineral Products
CHAPTER 8: Economics and Costing
CHAPTER 9: Project Evaluation
CHAPTER 10: Mining Methods
CHAPTER 11: Blasting and Explosives
CHAPTER 12: Excavation, Loading, and Material Transport
CHAPTER 13: Haul Roads
CHAPTER 14: Ground Control and Support
CHAPTER 15: Ventilation
CHAPTER 16: Power: Electrical and Compressed Air
CHAPTER 17: Pumping
CHAPTER 18: Placer Mining
CHAPTER 19: In Situ Leaching
CHAPTER 20: Mineral Processing
CHAPTER 21: Tailings and Water Management
CHAPTER 22: Maintenance
CHAPTER 23: Health and Safety
CHAPTER 24: Environment and Reclamation
CHAPTER 25: Bonding and Liabilities
CHAPTER 26: Key Resources for the Mining Industry
Index
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