Changes In Seismic Measurements With Blast Induced Fracturing: A Field Experiment

Roblee, Clifford J.
Organization: International Conference on Ground Control in Mining
Pages: 8
Publication Date: Jan 1, 1989
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In this paper, various seismic indicators are evaluated for ability to discern fractures induced into a rock mass by blasting. This is accomplished by presenting results from in situ crosshole seismic studies performed prior to and after a sequence of controlled blasts within limestone and dolomite rock near Austin, TX. Indicators investigated are compression (P-) and shear (S-) wave travel times, first peak and maximum amplitudes, first arrival rise rate, and the linear spectrum of the received signal. Compression wave travel time yielded the most consistent results, while the various amplitude indicators yielded the poorest results for the equipment configuration utilized. In addition, this study documents magnitudes of change in seismic measurements which occurred following blasting. Both P- and S-wave travel times exhibited a wide range of variation due to blasting. Near blast centers below the surficial fractured rock, velocity decreases of about 10% were noted, significantly less than the 50% decrease observed for previously fractured near-surface rock through which the explosive energy was vented. Signal amplitude measurements also varied in magnitude but were less consistent.
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