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Design of Surface Mine Haulage Roads - A Manual

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Design of Surface Mine Haulage Roads - A Manual

By Walter W. Kaufman and James C. Ault.
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Mines, Information Circular 8758

This Bureau of Mines manual for design of surface mine haulage roads covers such aspects of haulage road design as road alinement (both vertical and horizontal), construction materials, cross slope, drainage provisions. Traffic control and design of proper lane widths to promote safe vehicle movement are included, as are suggested criteria for road and vehicle maintenance and for runaway-vehicle safety provisions. The aim of this publication is to provide those involved with surface mine haulage road design with a complete manual of recommended practices that, if implemented, will promote safer, more efficient haulage routes.

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