An analytical hierarchy process (AHP)-guided decision model for underground mining method selection

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Decision making in mining, especially the selection of an appropriate stoping method for an ore deposit, is a critical and challenging task owing to its compliance with a set of criteria. The lack of quantitative data and the qualitative nature of the task forces one to adopt an experience- and intuition -based technique like the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). This article examines the application of the AHP for the selection of an appropriate stoping method from a group of alternatives. The developed model has been verified by a number of case studies.View full textDownload full textKeywordsmulti-criteria decision making, analytical hierarchy process, stoping methodsRelated var addthis_config = { ui_cobrand: "Taylor & Francis Online", services_compact: "citeulike,netvibes,twitter,technorati,delicious,linkedin,facebook,stumbleupon,digg,google,more", pubid: "ra-4dff56cd6bb1830b" }; Add to shortlist Link Permalink http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17480930.2011.622480