Engineering Geology Applied to the Design and Operation of Underground Coal Mines

Download or read book Engineering Geology Applied to the Design and Operation of Underground Coal Mines written by C. Richard Dunrud and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2000-07 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This course on engineering geology applied to underground coal mining has been taught to geologists & engineers of State & Federal governments, mining companies, & consulting firms involved in designing, developing, & operating underground coal mines. Discusses in detail how the disciplines of geology & geotechnology apply to exploration, design, & operation of underground coal mines. It is intended for practicing scientists, engineering geologists, & engineers. Shows how the disciplines of geology, geotechnology, & mining engineering can be integrated & used to make underground coal mining safer, more efficient, & more environmentally acceptable.