In this paper work are given some aspect of the exploitation of dimension stones - onyx in open pit quarry
"Manastir" near Prilep town.
In short, we have set up the parallel of the existing equipment in some querries and will be describe the
technology of exploitation of dimension stones, dumping of strips and the devices. The paper will also give an
account of latest equipment used in quarries.
In excavation (exploitation) of stone blocks (onyx) is one of the most important operations. Various devices
and techniques are used depending on the kind of the mine, the capacity, properties of stone blocks and the
efficiency of the equipment used in the quarry.
At the moment the exploitation of dimension stone are in use more different methods and techniques for
turning down of strip.
The manufactures of this equipment have a lot of different products but which of techniques will be use
depends of character of the open pit quarry, capacity and physical - mechanical characteristics of dimension
stone
