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Mining Engineering · Q56

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 56

Q56

Which shaft sinking technique involves freezing water-bearing ground before excavation?

A.
Blind shaft boring
B.
Raise boring
C.
Artificial ground freezing
Answer
D.
Slurry wall method

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Artificial ground freezing stabilizes wet, loose ground during shaft sinking.The correct answer is: Artificial ground freezingCirculates chilled brine or nitrogen through pipes to freeze surrounding soil.Minimizes water inflow and supports excavation.