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    Mine Road Design and Management In Autonomous Hauling Operations: A Research Roadmap

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    Authors
    Thompson, Roger
    Date
    2011
    Type
    Conference Paper
    
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    Thompson, R.J. 2011. Mine Road Design and Management In Autonomous Hauling Operations: A Research Roadmap, in Saydam, S. (ed), Proceedings Second International Future Mining Conference 2011, Nov 22-23 2011, pp. 95-102. Melbourne: The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.
    Source Title
    Proceedings of the Second International Future Mining Conference 2011, Publication series 14/2011
    Source Conference
    Second International Future Mining Conference 2011
    ISBN
    9781921522550
    School
    WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/27913
    Collection
    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    In truck-based hauling systems, the mine haul road network is a critical and vital component of the production process. As such, under-performance of a haul road will impact immediately on mine productivity and costs. Operations safety, productivity and equipment longevity are all dependent on well-designed, constructed and maintained haul roads. With the advent of autonomous haul trucks, the haul road itself becomes all the more critical to the success of these type of operations; not only in relation to mine operators requirements for safer and more efficient and predictable haulage systems, but also in response to autonomous truck manufacturers' requirements for a more predictable and controlled operating environment.This paper presents a brief summary of the state-of-the-art in surface mine road design and then proceeds to examine the design and technological challenges associated providing a safe, predictable and affordable road for autonomous mine haul trucks. The paper serves as a basis for evaluating the contributions that enhancements in road design and management can deliver to autonomous mining operations, an initiative that also has scope for adoption within the operating life of many mines, haul roads and haul trucks.

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