ABSTRACT

The secret to streamlined scheduling of mining and civil engineering projects is a solid understanding of the basic concepts of rock cutting mechanics. Comparing theoretical values with experimental and real-world results, Mechanical Excavation in Mining and Civil Industries thoroughly explains various rock cutting theories developed for chisel, co

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

chapter 4|28 pages

Rock-Cutting Tools and Theories

chapter 5|26 pages

Laboratory Rock-Cutting Tests

chapter 6|22 pages

Wear of Cutting Tools

chapter 7|32 pages

Roadheaders

chapter 8|12 pages

Impact Hammers

chapter 9|34 pages

Hard Rock TBMs

chapter 10|44 pages

Soft Ground Tunnel Boring Machines

chapter 12|18 pages

Shaft and Raise Boring Machines

chapter 13|12 pages

Large-Diameter Drill Rigs

chapter 14|16 pages

Mechanical Excavation in Coal Mines

chapter 15|18 pages

Chain Saw Machines

chapter 16|15 pages

Emerging Mechanical Excavation Technologies