What is the term for a horizontal underground opening made at the lowest level to drain water?
A. Crown pillar
B. Main haulage level
C. Pump chamber
D. Drainage adit
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Drainage adit is a horizontal tunnel designed to remove water via gravity.The correct answer is: Drainage aditEspecially common in older mines to reduce pumping needs.Positioned below the lowest active level.This Question Belongs to Mining Engineering >> Mine Development And Mining Methods
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