Harshvardhan Sharma posted an Question
January 23, 2021 • 03:16 am 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

What is a 'drive' in mining terminology?

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    Saurabh 1 best-answer

    Harshavardhan, Kindly mark this answer, i think you forgot to mark it. Thanks..

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    Saurabh 1 best-answer

    Drive (Draft) can be defined as a horizontal passage underground that follow along the length of a vein or rock formation as opposed to a crosscut which crosses the rock formation. Please see the figure for more clarification.

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    Sajan sarthak Best Answer

    DRIFT (DRIVE) - A horizontal passage underground that follow along the length of a vein or rock formation as opposed to a crosscut which crosses the rock formation.

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    I understood the definition but the diagram seems a little complicated to imagine 😅

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    dotted lines are horizontal drive

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