The University of Virginia record February, 1908 | ||
Mining Engineering. [Thornton, I.] Required for E. M.
The topics studied are in the Fall Term the Exploitation of Mines;
included are the principles to be observed in prospecting; the opening
of the mine; the extraction of the mineral; timbering and lighting;
mine explosions and other accidents; mine surveys and maps
and plans: in the Winter Term Mining Machinery; including the central
power plant and power transmission; the machinery for haulage
hoisting, drainage, and ventilation; and for hydraulic mining, quarrying
and ore dressing: in the Spring Term the uses of Electricity in
Mining for power, light, and signaling.
The University of Virginia record February, 1908 | ||