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MDM3033Mechanization in Mine and Tunnel Excavations2+0+1ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MINING ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of laboratory per week
LecturerDr. Öğr. Üyesi Serkan İNAL
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The purpose of the course are classification of rock cutting tools, theoretical calculation of cutter forces, investigation of cutting theories, the comparison of theoretical and experimental values.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : learn, understand and effective cominucation of the fundamental concepts of excavation of rock and coal1.2 - 2.2 - 4.2 - 5.21
LO - 2 : investigate of rock cutting tools able to choice rock cutting tools according to different kind of geological formation1.2 - 2.2 - 4.2 - 5.21
LO - 3 : learn theoretical calculation of cutter forces in relieved and unrelieved cutting, Evans, Nishimatsu and Merchant Potts theories1.2 - 2.2 - 4.2 - 5.21
LO - 4 : learn fundemantal design of cutter head with the aid of cutting theories1.2 - 2.2 - 4.2 - 5.21
LO - 5 : present before an audience the results and outcome of any exercise1.2 - 2.2 - 4.2 - 5.21
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Classification of rock cutting tools, chisel picks, conical cutters, disc cutters. Dependent and independent variables in rock cutting. Theoretical calculation of cutter forces in relieved and unrelieved cutting, Evans, Nishimatsu and Merchant ? Potts theories. The comparison of theoretical and experimental values. Empirical equations for estimation of cutter forces. Design of cutter heads with the aid of cutting theories. Wear of cutting tools and its effect on machine performance.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Ofiical holdiday
 Week 2Drag tools
 Week 3Drag tools
 Week 4Disc cutters
 Week 5hobnail cutters
 Week 6Mechanized wells and tunneling
 Week 7Mechanized wells and tunneling
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Determination of rocks excavability
 Week 10Determination of rocks excavability
 Week 11Determination of rocks excavability
 Week 12Hydraulic breakers
 Week 13midterm 2
 Week 14Hydraulic breakers
 Week 15General evaluation
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Bilgin, N., 1989; İnşaat ve Maden Mühendisleri için Uygulamalı Kazı Mekaniği. Birsen Yayınevi, ISBN 97S-Sl1-O10-0, İstanbul
2Hartman, H.L.1992; SME Mining Engineering Handbook. 2nd Edition. AIME-Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. ISBN 0873335-100-2,USA
 
Recommended Reading
1Wagner, H. and A Schulter, 1996; Tunnel Boring Machines? Trends in Design and Construction of Mechanized Tunneling. AA Balkema, Rotterdam, ISBN 0905410/G 08118, pp. 263
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 10-NOV-09 1,5 30
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 13 15/11/2009 1,5 20
End-of-term exam 16 04-JAN-10 1,5 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 2 14 28
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 8 16
Arasınav 2 3 6
Kısa sınav 1 4 4
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 3 8 24
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 3 6
Total work load126