Gate 2018 Syllabus for Mining Engineering (MN)

Gate 2018 Syllabus for Mining Engineering (MN)

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

Linear Algebra: Matrices And Determinants, Systems Of Linear Equations, Eigen Values And Eigen Vectors.

Calculus: Limit, Continuity And Differentiability; Partial Derivatives; Maxima And Minima; Sequences And Series; Test For Convergence; Fourier Series.

Vector Calculus: Gradient; Divergence And Curl; Line; Surface And Volume Integrals; Stokes, Gauss And Green’s Theorems.

Differential Equations: Linear And Non-Linear First Order Odes; Higher Order Linear Odes With Constant Coefficients; Cauchy’s And Euler’s Equations; Laplace Transforms; Pdes –Laplace, Heat And Wave Equations.

Probability And Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode And Standard Deviation; Random Variables; Poisson, Normal And Binomial Distributions; Correlation And Regression Analysis.

Numerical Methods: Solutions Of Linear And Non-Linear Algebraic Equations; Integration Of Trapezoidal And Simpson’s Rule; Single And Multi-Step Methods For Differential Equations.

MINING ENGINEERING

Mechanics: Equivalent Force Systems; Equations Of Equilibrium; Two Dimensional Frames And Trusses; Free Body Diagrams; Friction Forces; Particle Kinematics And Dynamics. Mine Development, Geomechanics And Ground Control: Methods Of Access To Deposits; Underground Drivages; Drilling Methods And Machines; Explosives, Blasting Devices And Practices. Geo-Technical Properties Of Rocks; Rock Mass Classification; Ground Control, Instrumentation And Stress Measurement Techniques; Theories Of Rock Failure; Ground Vibrations; Stress Distribution Around Mine Openings; Subsidence; Design Of Supports In Roadways And Workings; Rock Bursts And Coal Bumps; Slope Stability.

Mining Methods And Machinery: Surface Mining: Layout, Development, Loading, Transportation And Mechanization, Continuous Surface Mining Systems; Underground Coal Mining: Bord And Pillar Systems, Room And Pillar Mining, Longwall Mining, Thick Seam Mining Methods;

Underground Metal Mining: Open, Supported And Caved Stoping Methods, Stope Mechanization, Ore Handling Systems, Mine Filling. Generation And Transmission Of Mechanical, Hydraulic And Pneumatic Power; Materials Handling: Haulages, Conveyors, Face And Development Machinery, Hoisting Systems, Pumps. Ventilation, Underground Hazards And Surface Environment: Underground Atmosphere; Heat Load Sources And Thermal Environment, Air Cooling; Mechanics Of Air Flow, Distribution, Natural And Mechanical Ventilation; Mine Fans And Their Usage; Auxiliary Ventilation; Ventilation Planning. Subsurface Hazards From Fires, Explosions, Gases, Dust And Inundation; Rescue Apparatus And Practices; Safety In Mines, Accident Analysis, Noise, Mine Lighting, Occupational Health And Risk.

Air, Water And Soil Pollution: Causes, Dispersion, Quality Standards, Reclamation And Control. Surveying, Mine Planning And Systems Engineering: Fundamentals Of Engineering Surveying; Levels And Leveling, Theodolite, Tacheometry, Triangulation, Contouring, Errors And Adjustments, Correlation; Underground Surveying; Curves; Photogrammetry; Field Astronomy; EDM, Total Station And GPS Fundamentals.

Principles Of Planning: Sampling Methods And Practices, Reserve Estimation Techniques, Basics Of Geostatistics And Quality Control, Optimization Of Facility Location, Cash Flow Concepts And Mine Valuation, Open Pit Design; GIS Fundamentals. Work-Study; Concepts Of Reliability, Reliability Of Series And Parallel Systems. Linear Programming, Transportation And Assignment Problems, Queueing, Network Analysis, Basics Of Simulation.