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Blasting for the Enhanced Western Groundwater Extraction System - Modern Landfill
By Jay Smerekanicz, Florin: Pedersen Gheorghiu, Alan Cameron
In order to expand the capacity of Modern Landtill, a groundwater extraction system consisting of a linear system of pumping wells over 2,700 feet long had to be replaced. The new system would be cove
Jan 1, 2001
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Optimizing Blast Hole Loading with MWD and 3D Image Analysis
By Tristan Worsey, Brad Gyngell, Todd Buschjost, Gus Diehr
This paper highlights the opportunities provided by integrating MWD data and drone generated 3D model to industries that use explosive energy to perform useful work as an integral part of their rock e
Feb 1, 2020
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Blast Pattern Expansion: A Heuristic Approach
By Francisco Sena Leite, Vincius Miranda, PhD Machado Leite, PhD Pinto, Raquel Carvalhinha, Alexandre Julio, Dorival de Carvalho
Rock blasting, in particularly the drilling process, is one of the first processes in the stage of rock fragmentation and plays a fundamental role by influencing all the following stages. Given its im
Jan 1, 2019
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Advanced Blasting Optimization for Enhanced Productivity: The X-2Mill Solution
By Jorge Blázquez, Paulo Couceiro, Patricio Vergara, Luis Martínez, Juan Navarro
This study introduces the X-2Mill solution, a refined two-step methodology aimed at optimizing blast designs by aligning explosive energy with rock properties. The approach employs the X-4Traits Model
Jan 21, 2025
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Rock Fragmentation Prediction Using Machine Learning
By Ankit Jha, RICHARD AMOAKO
In this paper, we examine the challenges associated with the use of empirical rock fragmentation models. We highlight key parameters omitted by these models, and propose a machine learning approach th
Feb 1, 2020
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Using Artificial Intelligence and 3D Imaging to Provide Real-time Particle Size Analysis on Haul Trucks
By Saeed Karimifard, Saman Nouranian, Shahram Tafazoli, Bahram Sameti, Frank Chu, Caitlin McKinnon, Tetiana Konstantynivska, Glen Turner
Continuing blast optimization is the cornerstone of any mine-to-mill approach, and particle size analysis is a key metric for meeting blast targets to reduce overall energy consumption and operating c
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"Optimized Energy Distribution in Bench Blasting Through Measurement Techniquesand “Multi Energy” Explosives"
By Pierre De Pasquale, Gilles Jauffret, Ricardo Chavez
"When blasting in quarries or mines, the main source of inconsistent results is directly related to thenon-homogeneous energy distribution through the rock-mass volume. This variation has differentori
Jan 1, 2016
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Social Cost Benefit Analysis of Alumized ANFO
By Gordon Lovegrove, Jeffrey Leob, Dwayne Tannant
It has long been known that the combination of aluminum (AL) powder to ammonium nitrate (AN) / fuel oil (FO) can greatly enhance fragmentation or ultimately reduce the number of blast holes in a patte
Jan 1, 2011
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Evaluation Of Suitability Of Permitted Delay Detonators Vis-avis Their Delay Timing For Use In Underground Coal Mines
By Harsh Kumar Verma
Blasting off-the-solid is the most commonly used method during development of galleries in Bord and Pillar method of underground coal mining. In this method, only P5 explosives are used with permitted
Jan 1, 2008
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The Use of Alcohol Resistant-Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AR-AFFF) Delivered with a Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) as a Blast Mitigant
By Jim Smith, Jeff Hudreth, John White
Jan 1, 2000
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Strain-Based Vibration Criteria for Blasting in New York City
By Catherine T. Aimone-Martin, Meyers Joseph A.
A new strain-based criteria is being adopted for rock blasting in New York City (NYC). This criteria is based on several years of research involving vibration measurements of tall structures during bl
Jan 1, 2019
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COMPARISON OF IMESAFR DEBRIS DENSITY RESULTS TO ISO-1 and ISO-2 TEST Data
By Amos Bryant, Jesse Davis
This paper compares the predictions of the latest Institute of Makers of Explosives Safety Analysis for Risk (IMESAFR) model versus physical test data recovered from ISO-1 and ISO-2 tests in Woomera,
Jan 1, 2010
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Preconditioning Modeling and Interaction with Explosives in Block Caving
By Ismael Gottreux Vollet, Carlos A. Muñoz Lira, Alejandro Ferrada Vergara
Currently, underground mining of deeper massive deposits with lower grades, harder rock conditions in high strength environments, entails difficulties in caving, fragmentation and seismicity of the or
Jan 1, 2016
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A Reanalysis of Fragmentation Data from the Red Dog Mine - Part 2
By Norman Paley, Finn Ouchterlony
Detailed fragmentation data for different blast delay timing tests at the Red Dog mine in Alaska are analyzed. This work is a continuation of previous work in which the crusher output was found to be
Jan 1, 2013
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Numerical Study on Controlled Blasting by Pre-cracked Notch
By Kwang-Yeom Kim, Dong-Gyou Kim, Hyo-Kwan Yoon
This study was intended to simulate the blasting model using notched-hole with numerical approach. Numerical analysis approach was applied to compare and evaluate the blasting model using notched-hole
Jan 1, 2010
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Blasting for Rescue Applications
By John Norman
This paper will cover blasting techniques that are applicable to underground and other rescue that involves removing obstacles and breaking rock in close proximity to rescuers and subjects.
Feb 1, 2020
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Airblast Reduction from Effective Blasthole Stemming
By Duane Skidmore, Francis Otuonye, Calvin J. Konya
Proper stemming not only affects the rock breakage process, but also controls the unwanted side effects of blasting such as airblast, ground vibration, and flyrock. Little research has been conducted
Jan 1, 1982
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Penetration Analysis of a Shaped Charge Jet into a Concrete Target
By Joseph Indeck, Seokbin Lim, Andrew Thompson
In the design of explosively driven penetration devices, understanding the impact conditions between the explosively propelled penetrator and the target is one of the most important steps in optimizin
Jan 1, 2011
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Study of Linear Waves on Linear Shaped Charges
By G. Walsh, M. T. Wild
In this paper the performance effects of linear shaped charges will be discussed. Different sized charges were tested and reviewed based on their performance used with a typical detonation method vs.
Jan 1, 2011
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Direct Stress Monitoring of Pipelines and Development of Limitations – A Case Study
By Travis A. Davidsavor, David A. Provost
A segment of high-pressure steel petroleum pipeline needed to be replaced on a hillside and beneath a waterway within an existing right-of-way containing multiple petroleum pipelines. The pipeline rep
Feb 1, 2020