Evaluation of the performance of a raise boring machine in Pb-Zn underground mine, Balya, Turkey

Aydin Shaterpour Mamaghani, Tayfun Erdogan, Engin Dogan, Nuh Bilgin

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Abstract

Improved safety and more environmentally friendly operation are basic advantages of mechanical excavation over the drill and blast method. Raise Boring Machines (RBMs) are one of the types of these machines which have recently been increased use in Turkey. The excavated hole with RBM is more stable than other methods and has better air flow, making it ideal for ventilation shafts. This paper is a summary of the performance of a RBM in the Balya PB-Zn Mine in Turkey. Length and diameter of the ventilation shaft are 200 m and 2.4 m, respectively. The geological and geotechnical characteristics of the strata excavated in the mine are first given and later the validity of a model developed to predict the machine performance is discussed. It is believed that the results of this study and the model given to estimate the performance of the RBM will be useful guide for future applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2016, WTC 2016
PublisherSociety for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration
Pages1062-1071
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781510822627
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2016, WTC 2016 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 22 Apr 201628 Apr 2016

Publication series

NameITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2016, WTC 2016
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2016, WTC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period22/04/1628/04/16

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