What does the term "overbreak" refer to in tunnel development?
A. A large raise
B. Excess rock excavation beyond design limits
C. Equipment failure in drift
D. Poor blasting pattern
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Overbreak is unintentional excavation beyond the tunnel design profile.The correct answer is: Excess rock excavation beyond design limitsIt leads to extra ground support costs and instability.Caused by over-blasting or weak rock zones.Related Questions on Mine Development and Mining Methods
What is the primary purpose of mine development?
A. Extraction of ore
B. Ventilation planning
C. Accessing ore body
D. Waste disposal
A. Shaft
B. Adit
C. Stope
D. Raise
A. Room and Pillar
B. Cut and Fill
C. Block Caving
D. Shrinkage Stoping
Which of the following is not an underground mining method?
A. Open-pit mining
B. Shrinkage stoping
C. Sublevel stoping
D. Cut and fill

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