Excavability tree to select the method of mining aggregate quarries: El Cacao ore body

Authors

  • Naisma Henández-Jatib High Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
  • Yiezenia Rosario-Ferrer High Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
  • Yuri Almaguer-Carmenate High Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
  • José Otaño-Noguel High Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

Keywords:

Excavability, mining method, quarries, materials of construction, decision making

Abstract

This investigation presents a procedure the most rational method of rock excavations for quarries of construction materials in Cuba. The methods for breaking the ground were studied as well as the parameters that are taken into consideration for the selection. The investigation results provided a tree of excavability of rocky massif. The inputs were point load index and the block size. This procedure facilitates the selection of the most appropriate method, which in turn guarantees mining the quarries satisfactory in compliance with economic and sustainable criteria.

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Published

2014-11-13

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Henández-Jatib, N., Rosario-Ferrer, Y., Almaguer-Carmenate, Y., & Otaño-Noguel, J. (2014). Excavability tree to select the method of mining aggregate quarries: El Cacao ore body. Minería & Geología, 30(3), 67–84. Retrieved from https://revista.ismm.edu.cu/index.php/revistamg/article/view/Jatib

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Vol. 30 No. 3 (2014): Julio-Septiembre

Section

Minas
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