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What Is Social Studies? Easy Meaning, Key Parts, and Real-Life Examples

Students aged around 10 to 14 pointing at a world map in a bright classroom and learning what is social studies.

Social studies is a school subject that teaches students about people, communities, and how society works. When someone asks what is […]

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Your Complete Guide to Mining Engineering: Courses, Jobs & Salaries

mining engineering

Mining engineering is the branch of engineering focused on the extraction of minerals from the earth, and the planning, development,

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What Happens in the Winding House of a Mine?

What Happens in the Winding House of a Mine

What happens in the winding house of a mine is something most people never notice at first glance. Many people are

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What Does the Headgear of a Mine Do? 5 Amazing Functions Revealed

what does the headgear of a mine do

You have seen those tall metal structures standing over mine shafts, right? The kind that almost looks like a tower

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What Is the Function of a Head Frame?

What Is the Function of a Head Frame

So, in mining, you will often see this tall, kind of tower-like thing above the shaft. That is what we

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What Does a Head Frame Do? A Simple Guide for Students & Engineers

Modern steel headframe at Giant Mine in Canada illustrating sloped-leg design similar to South African mines.

A head frame is the tall structure built above a mine shaft that helps lift workers, materials, and ore using

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Why Do the Legs on a Head Frame Slope Toward the Winch?

Old mine headgear at the Big Hole Kimberley Museum, South Africa

The legs of a head frame slope toward the winch to balance the pull of the winding rope and prevent

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