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Mining Engineering · Q205

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 205

Q205

The term "shaft station" refers to:

A.
The main ventilation fan
B.
A stoping area near a shaft
C.
A level access point from a shaft
Answer
D.
A shaft repair area

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Shaft stations are horizontal access points from vertical shafts.The correct answer is: A level access point from a shaftUsed for loading, unloading, and level transitions.Usually reinforced and well-lit for safety.