Excavation method in Goushfill mine

  • Authors

    • Masoud Cheraghi Seifabad Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan
    • Saeed Beheshti Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v2i3.618

    Received date: December 28, 2012

    Accepted date: January 17, 2013

    Published date: July 29, 2013

  • Abstract

    This research tries to investigate the geomechanical parameters of rock mass in Goushfill mine. Using available cores, and studying existing methods, logs, and careful assessment of samples, four types of rock mass in Goushfill mine, shale, mineralized shale, dolomite and mineralized dolomite are classified, on the basis of GSI, RMR and Q-system. The physical parameters, friction angle and cohesion of rock mass are measured in the rock mechanics lab of Isfahan University of Technology. The excavation method is defined according to the results of the study and thus parameters of the excavation are specified.

    Author Biographies

    • Masoud Cheraghi Seifabad, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan
      Mining, Assistant Prof.
    • Saeed Beheshti, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan
      Mining, Senior Engineer.

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    Cheraghi Seifabad, M., & Beheshti, S. (2013). Excavation method in Goushfill mine. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2(3), 225-229. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v2i3.618