Shaft: Site Selection, Shape, Depth & Pillar | Deep Mining | Mining Technology

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Selecting Site of an Incline or Pit 2. Shape, Size and Number of Shafts 3. Depth 4. Shaft Pillar. Site Selection of an Incline or Pit: A number of factors have to be considered before selecting the site of a shaft or incline. In mountainous regions, inclines and shafts should be always [...]