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Mining Engineering · Q45

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 45

Q45

The term "footwall" in mining refers to:

A.
Upper surface of ore body
B.
Side rock of tunnel
C.
Bottom surface below ore body
Answer
D.
Backfill material

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Footwall is the rock mass beneath the ore body or vein.The correct answer is: Bottom surface below ore bodyThe rock above the ore is called the hanging wall.Important in structural analysis and access planning.