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Mining Geophysics

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Course Unit Code541-0208/09
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
KAS0146Ing. Mgr. Martin Kašing, Ph.D.
POS0188doc. RNDr. Lubomil Pospíšil, CSc.
Summary
The subject informs of utilization of geophysical methods in mining. On the
basis of Earth physics knowledge there are given the main principles of
geophysical methods, which can help in solving problems joined with mining
(seismic, electrical, thermic, magnetic, gravimetric methods etc.). There are
shown in concreate examples solved tasks of study physical-mechanical state of
rock massif and their changes, of study of dynamic manifestations in rock
masssif, in the course of surface and subsurface construction, of assessment
mining effects on surface and environment.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Manage the summary of the subject by annotation. Learn to applicate selected geophysical metods in minig
Course Contents
1.Background of geophysics. Position of geophysics in Earth sciences
2.Fundamental of Earth-physics – physical fields of Earth
3.Physical properties of rocks and minerals
4.Methods of geophysical surveys
-Gravity methods
-Magnetic methods
-Radioactivity methods
-Electrical methods
-Seismic methods
-Thermal prospecting methods
-Well-logging
5.Utilizing of geophysical methods in mining industry
(problems of mining, incl. prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits).
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Parasnis, D. S.; Mining Geophysics, 2nd Edition, 1973, Elsevier, ISBN : 9780444601858, 1-414.
Dasgupa, S. N., F. Aminzadeh, J.W. Rector and D. Hill; Geophysics for Petroleum Engineers. Amsterdam: Elsevier Science and Technology, 2013, ISBN-9780124158580, 1-287.
Müller, K., Okál, M., Hofrichterová, L.; Základy hornické geofyziky. SNTL/Alfa, Praha,220 s.
MAREŠ S. a kol.; Úvod do užité geofyziky, 1990, SNTL/ALFA Praha, 1-341.
Hofrichterová, L.; Ložisková geofyzika, Skripta, VŠB, Ostrava,148 s.
Recommended Reading:
HEARST, J. R, and P.H.NELSON; WellLoggingforPhysicalProperties, 1985, McGraw-HillBook Co., New York.
LABO, J., A.; Practical Introduction to Borehole Geophysics, 1987, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Tulsa,Oklahoma.
POSPÍŠIL L.; Geofyzika a geodynamika. Modul 1 HE02 – Studijní opory pro studijní programy s kombinovanou formou studia, 2007, Fakulta stavební VUT v Brně, 1-218.
KOBR, M. a kol.; Petrofyzika. Skripta UK, 1997, Karolinum, Praha, 1-78.
KAROUS, M.; Geoelektrické metody průzkumu. SNTL, Alfa, Praha, 1989, 416 s.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit33 17
        ExaminationExamination67 18