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Mining Engineering · Q119

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 119

Q119

What is the purpose of scaling in underground mining?

A.
Blasting hard rock
B.
Measuring tunnel width
C.
Removing loose rock
Answer
D.
Installing ventilation

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Scaling is done after blasting to remove loose rock from walls/roof.The correct answer is: Removing loose rockPrevents rock falls and improves safety.Performed manually or with mechanized scalers.