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Mining Engineering · Q89

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 89

Q89

What does "face advance" refer to in tunneling?

A.
Speed of muck removal
B.
Rate of explosive loading
C.
Distance the tunnel front progresses
Answer
D.
Ventilation increase

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Face advance is the measure of how far the tunnel is extended after each blast or round.The correct answer is: Distance the tunnel front progressesIt's an indicator of development rate and efficiency.Typically measured in meters/day.