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Mining Engineering · Q124

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 124

Q124

What is the purpose of a muck bay in a mine development heading?

A.
Store explosives
B.
Ventilation bypass
C.
Store blasted rock
Answer
D.
Pump water

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Muck bay is a widened section for temporary storage of blasted rock (muck).The correct answer is: Store blasted rockIt prevents production delays during loading cycles.Also used to ease traffic flow.