MINE 310 - Materials Handling

(3 units)

Design and evaluation of materials handling systems in surface and underground mines. Hoisting, conveyors, track and rubber-tired haulage, load-haul systems.

Prerequisite(s): MINE 210 and ME 242

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. design or select equipment for the handling and transport of bulk materials.
2. communicate the use of ropeways, hoisting, tracked and rubber-tired haulage, and conveyors.
3. use the principles of math, physics, and other science and engineering disciplines to the solution of mining engineering design problems.
4. apply numerical computer algorithms in order to assist in the analysis and design.

Click here for course scheduling information. | Check course textbook information