Engineering, Mining & Surveying: Mining

SME Mining Reference Handbook, 2nd Edition (2020) The go-to resource for professionals in the mining industry. The SME Mining Reference Handbook was the first concise reference published in the mining field and it quickly became the industry standard. It sits on almost every mining engineer's desk or bookshelf with worn pages, tabs to find most used equations, and personal notes. It has been the unequaled single reference and the first source of information for countless engineers. This second edition of the SME Mining Reference Handbook builds on that success. With an enhanced presentation, new and updated information is represented in a concise, well-organized guide of important data for everyday use by engineers and other professionals engaged in mining, exploration, mineral processing, and environmental compliance and reclamation. With its exhaustive trove of charts, graphs, tables, equations, and guidelines, the handbook is the essential technical reference for mobile mining professionals.

Modern Graphics Communication This full-color text offers a clear introduction and detailed reference for creating and interpreting technical drawings, whether using 2D CAD or 3D modeling

Up and Running with Autodesk Navisworks 2023 This is a comprehensive textbook specially written for the Plant/Mining and AEC professionals who use Autodesk Navisworks to create federated models, review designs, create construction simulations, perform clash tests, and run coordination meetings on Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Digital Engineering (DE) projects. Real-world plant and BIM models have been carefully selected to discuss the tools and concepts in the tutorials of every chapter. You will be able to find various similarities between the models used in this textbook and your current projects. This will allow you to apply the concepts learned in this textbook to your day-to-day work. The following are some salient features of this textbook: Complimentary access to around 220 minutes of videos of all tutorials in the textbook. 640 pages of in-depth coverage of all modules of Autodesk Navisworks Simulate and Manage. A detailed discussion of the Autodesk Navisworks tools and concepts followed by Plant and BIM tutorials. Around 400 pages of tutorials on real-world BIM and Plant projects. Tutorial on performing clash test with point cloud data. Special tutorial on the animation of the subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Special tutorials showing the Animator and Scripter scenes with crane animations. Timeliner simulation linked with animator animations showing construction sequences and movement of crane and semitrailers at the construction site. Detailed coverage of the Clash Detective module and the switchback functionality. Timeliner-based clash tests included in tutorials. "What I do" tips describing some real-world challenges that Navisworks users face and the author's approach in those situations. Free video showing how to use Autodesk ReCap to reduce the size of Point Cloud data before importing in Autodesk Navisworks available by contacting the author at deepak@deepakmaini.com. End of chapter skill evaluation to review the concepts learned in the chapter. The following free teaching resources are available for faculty. PowerPoint slides of every chapter in the textbook. Answers to the Class Test Questions. Help with designing the course curriculum. Additional videos to help plan your classes.

Gems of the World (2017) Gems of the World is a practical and comprehensive guide to the identification and properties of precious and semiprecious gems, novelty stones, agates and crystals. There is comprehensive information on gems: gem formation mining the diamond industry conflict diamonds ethical sourcing crystal structure (diagrams and cuts) optical and physical properties fashioning and cutting (properties and uses) gemstone cuts for diamonds buying a diamond buying colored gemstones imitation and synthetic gemstones gemstone enhancement history of gems famous diamonds caring for gemstones and jewelry a color key of 139 gemstones.

Sustainable Futures (2015) This book is a timely insight into the intertwined challenges that we currently face, and what can be done to ensure a sustainable and viable future. The book identifies the major areas of concern for Australia's future, including environmental, social and economic implications of: * population growth * mineral and natural resources * food * land and water issues * climate change * the obstacles and opportunities for action Accessible, informative and authoritative, Sustainable Futures will be of interest to policy makers, students and professionals in the fields.