{"product_id":"introductory-mining-engineering-isbn-9780471348511","title":"Introductory Mining Engineering","description":"An introductory text and reference on mining engineering highlighting the latest in mining technology\u003cbr\u003e Introductory Mining Engineering outlines the role of the mining engineer throughout the life of a mine, including prospecting for the deposit, determining the site's value, developing the mine, extracting the mineral values, and reclaiming the land afterward. This Second Edition is written with a focus on sustainability-managing land to meet the economic and environmental needs of the present while enhancing its ability to also meet the needs of future generations. Coverage includes aboveground and underground methods of mining for a wide range of substances, including metals, nonmetals, and fuels.\u003cbr\u003e Completely up to date, this book presents the latest information on such technologies as remote sensing, GPS, geophysical surveying, and mineral deposit evaluation, as well as continuous integrated mining operations and autonomous trucks. Also included is new information on landscape restoration, regional planning, wetlands protection, subsidence mitigation, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e New chapters include coverage of:\u003cbr\u003e * Environmental responsibilities\u003cbr\u003e * Regulations\u003cbr\u003e * Health and safety issues\u003cbr\u003e Generously supplemented with more than 200 photographs, drawings, and tables, Introductory Mining Engineering, Second Edition is an indispensable book for mining engineering students and a comprehensive reference for professionals. Preface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction to Mining.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMining and Its Consequences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStages of Mining: Prospecting and Exploration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStages of Mining: Development and Exploitation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit Operations of Mining.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurface Mine Development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurface Mining: Mechanical Extraction Methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurface Mining: Aqueous Extraction Methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderground Mine Development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderground Mining: Unsupported Methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderground Mining: Supported Methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderground Mining: Caving Methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNovel Methods and Technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummary of Mining Methods and Their Selection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Conversion Table, English to Metric Units (SI, or International System) Useful in Mining Engineering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnswers to Selected Problems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex. HOWARD L. HARTMAN, PhD, was Drummond Chair and professor of Mining Engineering at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.\u003cbr\u003e JAN M. MUTMANSKY, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Mining Engineering at Pennsylvania State University in University Park. The authors also coauthored Mine Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Third Edition (with R. V. Ramani and Y. J. Wang), published by Wiley. An introductory text and reference on mining engineering highlighting the latest in mining technology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroductory Mining Engineering outlines the role of the mining engineer throughout the life of a mine, including prospecting for the deposit, determining the site's value, developing the mine, extracting the mineral values, and reclaiming the land afterward. This Second Edition is written with a focus on sustainability-managing land to meet the economic and environmental needs of the present while enhancing its ability to also meet the needs of future generations. Coverage includes aboveground and underground methods of mining for a wide range of substances, including metals, nonmetals, and fuels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompletely up to date, this book presents the latest information on such technologies as remote sensing, GPS, geophysical surveying, and mineral deposit evaluation, as well as continuous integrated mining operations and autonomous trucks. Also included is new information on landscape restoration, regional planning, wetlands protection, subsidence mitigation, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew chapters include coverage of:\u003cbr\u003e* Environmental responsibilities\u003cbr\u003e* Regulations\u003cbr\u003e* Health and safety issues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerously supplemented with more than 200 photographs, drawings, and tables, Introductory Mining Engineering, Second Edition is an indispensable book for mining engineering students and a comprehensive reference for professionals.","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989470232805,"sku":"NP9780471348511","price":149.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471348511.jpg?v=1761784231","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/introductory-mining-engineering-isbn-9780471348511","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}