Shaft Sinking Technology and the Future Needs of the Mining Industry

Author

John W. Wilson, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Editor(s)

Watts, G. A. and Stanbury, J. E. A.

Abstract

In the past, the cost and time required for the construction of shafts has played an important part in the planning of underground mines. The economics and technology of shaft construction in the future can be expected to play an even greater role in the planning of new mines and the operation of existing mines. The paper discusses the most commonly used shaft sinking methods used today for excavating vertical shafts and the need for new technology and methods.

Recommended Citation

J. W. Wilson, "Shaft Sinking Technology and the Future Needs of the Mining Industry," 3rd Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference Proceedings, Society of Mining Engineers, Jan 1976.

Meeting Name

3rd Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1976 Society of Mining Engineers, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1976