Underground mining Archivos

Going underground: how operators prep for underground worksites

Underground worksites such as mines and tunnels are tough and dangerous workplace environments: so much so that a small oversight can turn into a massive issue down the line, particularly when [...]

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[Updated]: Top 10 free publications about shotcrete

Sprayed concrete remains a leading support method for tunnel and underground mining, known for reducing material costs, its speed of application and, above all, the safe working environment it [...]

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Did you know that… there is a new type of cement that glows in the dark?

How to light up kilometers of road network without access to electricity: that was the question that set Mexican scientist José Carlos Rubio on the path to discovery. His research work has [...]

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The School of Mines in the shotcrete cycle: hands-on learning

A School of Mines with an underground site where operators can practice concrete spraying or shotcreting is an essential part of the practice-based nozzleman learning process. Underground [...]

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The role of shotcrete in the Drill & Blast Cycle

Within the drill and blast cycle for underground tunnel construction or mining, shotcrete has become increasingly prominent over recent years. The technique consists of the drilling of boreholes [...]

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Equipment for underground construction work: Basic requirements

Equipment ranges designed for underground construction work must meet conditions regarding safety, maintenance and operation that go well beyond the demands made of machines working on the [...]

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Concrete plants & the shotcrete process

In the making of high-quality projected concrete or shotcrete, it is key to have the right ‘recipe’ setting out the correct proportions in which to dose the different ingredients required. But [...]

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Shotcrete: a brief history

Used today for its versatility and durability for covering from curved structures to stabilizing roadside walls; shotcrete was initially devised by prolific American inventor Carl Ethan Akeley. [...]

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Fiber-reinforced shotcrete: Basic primer

In the fight for longevity, cracking is one of the biggest challenges that structural engineers face in a shotcrete project. Anticipating these issues is one of the cornerstones of the industry, [...]

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Advantages of hydrostatic drives for underground construction

Hydrostatic transmissions have become the gold standard for the heavy machinery mining industry, due to its high output capacity, fuel consumption optimization, stability and safety profile. [...]

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