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Mining Engineering · Q179

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 179

Q179

What is a significant drawback of raise boring compared to Alimak raising?

A.
Less precision
B.
Unsafe conditions
C.
Cannot excavate blind raises
Answer
D.
Slower progress

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Raise boring requires access to both top and bottom of the raise.The correct answer is: Cannot excavate blind raisesAlimak can be used where only bottom access is available.Raise boring is safer and more mechanized.