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Mining Engineering · Q249

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Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 249

Q249

Which drilling pattern is used in shaft sinking?

A.
V-cut
B.
Fan cut
C.
Burn cut
Answer
D.
Ring pattern

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Burn cut is commonly used in shaft sinking.The correct answer is: Burn cutCentral holes are left uncharged to create a void.Allows other holes to break into the void efficiently.