GATE Mining Engineering (MN) Syllabus 2024: PDF Download, List of Chapters and Topics

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Sections

Topics

Linear Algebra

• Matrices and Determinants 
• Inverse and Rank of matrix
• Systems of linear equations 
• Eigen values and Eigen vectors 
• Cayley-Hamilton Theorem

Calculus

• Limit, continuity and differentiability
•  Partial Derivatives
•  Mean value theorems
• Indeterminate forms and L’ Hospital’s rule
• Maxima and minima
• Taylor’s theorem
• 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

Probability and Statistics

• Measures of central tendency and dispersion
•  Hypothesis testing
•  Binomial, Poisson, exponential and normal distributions
• Correlation and regression analysis

Numerical Methods

• Solutions of linear algebraic equations; Interpolation; Integration of trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; Single and multi-step methods for differential equations

Sections

Topics

Mining Geology

• Minerals, Rocks and their Origin, Classification, Ore Genesis
•  Structural Geology

Mine Development

• Methods of access to deposits; Underground drivages 
• Drilling method and machines 
• Explosives and energetics, blasting devices, blast design practices 
• Rock-Tool Interaction applicable to mechanical cutting systems and their selection

Mine Surveying

• Levels and levelling, theodolite, tacheometry, triangulation; 
• Contouring; 
• Errors and adjustments; 
• Correlation; 
• Underground surveying; 
• Curves; 
• Photogrammetry; 
• EDM, Total Station, GPS, Basics of GIS and remote sensing

Sections

Topics

Engineering Mechanics

• Equivalent force systems 
• Equations of equilibrium 
• Two dimensional frames and trusses 
• Free body diagrams 
• Friction forces 
• Particle kinematics and dynamics
• Beam analysis

Geomechanics

• Geo-technical properties of rocks; 

• Rock mass classification; 
• Instrumentation and in-situ stress measurement techniques
• Theories of rock failure
• Ground vibrations
• Stress distribution around mine openings
• Subsidence
• Slope stability

Ground Control

• Design of pillars; 
• Roof supporting systems; 
• Mine filling
• Strata Control and Monitoring Plan.

Sections

Topics

Mining Methods

• Surface mining: layout, development, loading, transportation and mechanization, continuous surface mining systems

• Highwall mining 
• 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

Mining Machinery

• Generation and transmission of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic power 
• Materials handling: wire ropes, haulages, conveyors, face and development machinery, hoisting systems, pumps 
• Comminution methods and machinery

Sections

Topics

Surface Environment

• Air, water and soil pollution: Standards of quality, causes and dispersion of contamination and control
• Noise pollution and control 
• Land reclamation 
• EIA

Mine Ventilation

• Underground atmosphere 
• Heat load sources and thermal environment, air cooling 
• Mechanics of airflow, distribution, natural and mechanical ventilation
• Mine fans and usage
• Auxiliary ventilation
• Ventilation survey and planning
•  Ventilation networks

Underground Hazards

• Mine Gases, Methane drainage 
• Underground hazards from fires, explosions, dust and inundation 
• Rescue apparatus and practices 
• Safety management plan 
• Accident data analysis 
• Assessment
• Mine lighting 
• Mine legislation 
• Occupational health and safety

Sections

Topics

Mineral Economics

• Mineral resource classification
• Discounted cash flow analysis 
• Mine valuation 
• Mineral taxation

Mine Planning

• Sampling methods, practices and interpretation 
• Reserve estimation techniques: Basics of geostatistics and quality control
• Optimization of facility location 
• Mine planning and its components, Determination of mine size and mine life 
• Ultimate pit configuration and its determination, Optimum mill cut-off grade and its determination, Stope planning, Design of haul road, Selection of mining system vis-à-vis equipment system

Systems Engineering

• Concepts of reliability 
• Reliability of simple systems
• Maintainability and availability 
• Linear programming, transportation and assignment problems 
• Network analysis
• Inventory models 
• Queuing theory
• Decision trees

Name of the Book

Name of the Author 

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B.S. Grewal

Principles & Practices of Modern Coal Mining

R.D Singh

Mine Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Hartman

Introductory Mining Engineering

Howard L Hartman

Advanced Engineering Mathematics 

HK Das

Elements of Mining Technology

D J Deshmukh

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