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Mining Engineering · Q30

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Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 30

Q30

What is the purpose of a muck bay in a decline tunnel?

A.
Drill positioning
B.
Material dumping area
Answer
C.
Explosive storage
D.
Shaft reinforcement

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Muck bay is a widened section of the decline or drift.The correct answer is: Material dumping areaIt allows temporary storage of blasted rock (muck) before it is hauled.Improves traffic flow in the decline.