To carry out this activity, three aspects stand out: geometric, structural and functional design. These factors must be considered not only for the construction of roads in mining, but in any activity that requires the use of routes.
For the construction itself, the use and objective that the road will have within the project must be taken into account. Its primary stages consider excavation, drilling and earth moving. Subsequently, the construction of the road structure and permanent maintenance of the network.
An adequate maintenance plan is a relevant aspect that, correctly managed, can significantly impact the productivity of material transportation equipment. Among the main problems faced by roads, the following stand out: the accelerated deterioration of road surfaces and high levels of dust emission.
In transportation systems using high-tonnage extraction trucks the performance of the mine road network is an essential component in the production process. A low level of performance of these roads will have an immediate impact on the productivity of the mine. Likewise, the safety of operations, the impact on the environment and the useful life of the equipment are dependent variables on a properly designed, built and maintained road.
