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Geometric and Combinatorial Optimisation in access design of underground mines
Student-Run Geometry/Topology| Speaker: | Hyam Rubinstein, University of Melbourne |
| Location: | 2112 MSB |
| Start time: | Tue, Oct 20 2009, 12:10PM |
Description
Underground mining requires a complex network of access,
consisting of ramps, tunnels, declines, shafts, ore passes etc. There are
various constraints which must be met for navigability of equipment.
Traditionally, mine planners have had sophisticated 3d visualisation tools
to assist in their design tasks. However optimisation has been limited to
trying to minimize length. I am part of a group of mathematicians and
engineers working on new algorithms to optimize development and haulage
over the life time of a mine. Some very nice elementary and not so
elementary mathematics is involved.