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factors which affect location of a shaft

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phalantwa

Mining
Mar 7, 2003
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how does the following factors affect the location of a mine shaft:
1.topography of an area
2.grade of an ore body
3.tonnage
4.minimum footage
5.gas and drainage
6.environmental acceptance
 
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The short answer is "in many ways". Check out the following reference/course books for a bit more detail:
+ Introductory Mining Engineering, by Hartman & Mutmansky (1st and 2nd editions)
+ SME Mining Engineering Handbook, edited by Hartman
+ Underground Mining Methods, edited by Bullock & Hustrulid (1st and 2nd editions)
 
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