Masters Theses
Abstract
"There are no direct relationships available that provide a basis for bench design of multiple-bench, open-cut earth excavations in competent materials when power shovels are employed. This study was undertaken to determine if mathematical design expressions could be developed when the production rate, material's properties, and equipment operating characteristics were known.
It was found that all bench dimensions were a function of the bench height, which in turn was controlled by the required rate of production. The investigation revealed that suitable relationships could be developed to guide in the control of bank stability, choice of shovel capacity, determination of the drilling and blasting design parameters, and selection of the necessary bench dimensions for efficient operation"--Abstract, page i.
Advisor(s)
Ash, Richard L.
Committee Member(s)
Bruzewski, Robert F., 1918-1978
Morgan, Ray E., 1908-1997
Fry, Thomas S.
Department(s)
Mining Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Mining Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri at Rolla
Publication Date
1964
Pagination
ix, 94 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-93).
Rights
© 1964 Rajni K. Gandhi, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Thesis Number
T 1634
Print OCLC #
5959647
Link to Catalog Record
Recommended Citation
Gandhi, Rajni K., "Estimating bench design parameters for open-cut excavation" (1964). Masters Theses. 5639.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5639
