SME mining reference handbook

Engineers are often called on to answer technical questions and solve problems while in the field. It's not always feasible to bring along the bulky reference materials needed to research engineering-related topics. Now there's a simple solution. The SME Mining Reference Handbook is a practical field reference for mining and minerals engineers who spend time away from the office. With its comprehensive store of charts, graphs, tables, equations, and rules of thumb, the handbook is the essential technical reference for mobile mining professionals. It's also a convenient desk reference for in-of.

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; About the Editor; Chapter Editors; CHAPTER 1: Project Evaluation; CHAPTER 2: Material Properties; CHAPTER 3: Exploration and Geology; CHAPTER 4: Physical Science and Engineering; CHAPTER 5: Mathematics, Statistics, and Probability; CHAPTER 6: Weights, Measures, Conversions, Constants, and Symbols; CHAPTER 7: Sampling and Analysis; CHAPTER 8: Economics and Costing; CHAPTER 9: Quality and Specifications of Products; CHAPTER 10: Haul Roads; CHAPTER 11: Blasting and Explosives; CHAPTER 12: Excavation, Loading, and Material Transport

CHAPTER 13: Ground Control/SupportCHAPTER 14: Ventilation; CHAPTER 15: Pumping; CHAPTER 16: Power: Electrical and Compressed Air; CHAPTER 17: Mineral Processing; CHAPTER 18: Site Structures and Hydrology; CHAPTER 19: Placer Mining; CHAPTER 20: In Situ Leaching; CHAPTER 21: Maintenance and Inventory; CHAPTER 22: Environment and Reclamation; CHAPTER 23: Health and Safety; CHAPTER 24: Bonding and Liabilities; CHAPTER 25: Web Sites Related to Mining; Index