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[Rock Engineering for Deep Mines]
Nikolaus A Sifferlinger1, Horst Wagner1, Tobias Ladinig1
1Lehrstuhl für Bergbaukunde, Bergtechnik und Bergwirtschaft, Montanuniversität Leoben, Franz-Josef-Straße 18, 8700 Leoben, Österreich.
Berg- Und Huttenmannische Monatshefte
|February 3, 2021
Summary
A new vocational course, "Rock Engineering for Deep Mines" (SafeDeepMining), addresses the shortage of rock mechanics experts. This training aims to mitigate rock pressure hazards threatening deep mining operations.
Area of Science:
- Mining Engineering
- Rock Mechanics
- Geotechnical Engineering
Context:
- Addressing the critical shortage of specialized rock mechanics experts for deep mining operations.
- Recognizing the increasing rock pressure challenges in deep mineral deposit extraction.
- Highlighting the threat to the European mining industry's future underground operations.
Purpose:
- To establish a comprehensive two-year vocational training program named "Rock Engineering for Deep Mines" (SafeDeepMining).
- To equip mining engineers, government officials, and academic personnel with advanced rock mechanics knowledge.
- To enhance the capacity of the European mining sector in managing geomechanical risks.
Summary:
- The SafeDeepMining course offers state-of-the-art training in rock mechanics.
- It focuses on enabling professionals to effectively manage rock pressure problems.
- The curriculum is designed for deep mine environments.
Impact:
- Aims to bolster the European mining industry's ability to operate safely and sustainably in deep underground environments.
- Contributes to mitigating risks associated with rock pressure, ensuring operational continuity.
- Fosters a new generation of highly qualified experts in deep mine rock mechanics.
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