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GATE Mining Engineering PDF

The document outlines the topics covered in the Mining Engineering section of the GATE exam. It is divided into 6 main sections that cover various areas of mining including engineering mathematics, mine development and surveying, geomechanics, mining methods and machinery, environmental issues, and mine planning and economics. Some of the key sub-topics mentioned are linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, probability, statistics, surface and underground mining methods, ventilation, rock mechanics, and mineral resource evaluation.

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GATE Mining Engineering PDF

The document outlines the topics covered in the Mining Engineering section of the GATE exam. It is divided into 6 main sections that cover various areas of mining including engineering mathematics, mine development and surveying, geomechanics, mining methods and machinery, environmental issues, and mine planning and economics. Some of the key sub-topics mentioned are linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, probability, statistics, surface and underground mining methods, ventilation, rock mechanics, and mineral resource evaluation.

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MN Mining Engineering

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics


Linear Algebra: Matrices and Determinants; Systems of linear equations; Eigen
values and Eigen vectors.

Calculus: Limit, continuity and differentiability; Partial Derivatives; Maxima and


minima; Sequences and series; Test for convergence; Fourier series.

Vector Calculus: Gradient; Divergence and Curl; Line; surface and volume
integrals; Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems.

Diferential Equations: Linear and non-linear first order ODEs; Higher order linear ODEs
with constant coefficients; Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations.

Probability and Statistics: Measures of central tendency; Random variables; Poisson,


normal and binomial distributions; Correlation and regression analysis.

Numerical Methods: Solutions of linear algebraic equations; Integration of


trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; Single and multi-step methods for differential
equations.

Section 2: Mine Development and Surveying


Mine Development: Methods of access to deposits; Underground drivages; Drilling
methods and machines; Explosives, blasting devices and practices.

Mine Surveying: Levels and leveling, theodolite, tacheometry, triangulation;


Contouring; Errors and adjustments; Correlation; Underground surveying; Curves;
Photogrammetry; Field astronomy; EDM and Total Station; Introductory GPS .

Section 3: Geomechanics and Ground Control


Engineering Mechanics: Equivalent force systems; Equations of equilibrium; Two
dimensional frames and trusses; Free body diagrams; Friction forces; Particle
kinematics and dynamics; Beam analysis.

Geomechanics: Geo-technical properties of rocks; Rock mass classification;


Instrumentation and stress measurement techniques; Theories of rock failure;
Ground vibrations; Stress distribution around mine openings; Subsidence; Rock bursts
and coal bumps; Slope stability.

Ground Control: Design of pillars; Roof supporting systems; Mine filling.

Section 4: Mining Methods and Machinery


Mining Methods: Surface mining: layout, development, loading, transportation and
mechanization, continuous surface mining systems; Underground coal mining: bord
and pillar systems, room and pillar mining, longwall mining, thick seam mining
methods; highwall mining; Underground metal mining: open, supported and caved
stoping methods, stope mechanization, ore handling systems.

Mining Machinery: Generation and transmission of mechanical, hydraulic and


pneumatic power; Materials handling: haulages, conveyors, face and
development machinery, hoisting systems, pumps, crushers.
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Section 5: Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation, and Underground Hazards
Surface Environment: Air, water and soil pollution : Standards of quality, causes and
dispersion of contamination, and control; Noise; Land reclamation.

Mine Ventilation: Underground atmosphere; Heat load sources and thermal


environment, air cooling; Mechanics of air flow, distribution, natural and
mechanical ventilation; Mine fans and their usage; Auxiliary ventilation; Ventilation
planning; Ventilation networks.

Subsurface Hazards: Mine Gases. Underground hazards from fires, explosions, dust
and inundation; Rescue apparatus and practices; Safety in mines; Accident data
analysis; Mine lighting; Mine legislation; Occupational safety.

Section 6: Mine Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering


Mine Economics: Mineral resource classification; Discounted cash flow analysis;
Mine valuation; Mine investment analysis; Mineral taxation.

Mine Planning: Sampling methods, practices and interpretation; Reserve estimation


techniques: Basics of geostatistics and quality control; Optimization of facility
location; Work-study.

Systems Engineering: Concepts of reliability; Reliability of simple systems;


Maintainability and availability; Linear programming, transportation and
assignment problems; Network analysis; Inventory models; Queueing theory; Basics
of simulation.

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