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  • ISEE
    Application of Numerical Modelling to Examine Priming of Bulk Explosives

    Numerical modelling was used to examine priming of bulk commercial explosives. Data for the HOM equation of state were calculated using a representative chemical composition, while Forest Fire model d

    Jan 1, 2002

  • ISEE
    Platform Loading from Explosions in Saturated Sand using a Visco-Plastic Model

    By W G. Szymczak, Leslie C. Taylor

    The University of Maryland (UMD) has conducted a series of small-scale tests using explosive charges buried in saturated sand. Twelve different combinations of depth of burial of the charge and height

    Jan 1, 2007

  • ISEE
    Cost Optimization for Controlled Blasting, Transportation and Crushing

    By Taner Sumer, H Altay Guvenir

    Fragmentation in rock quarries is tried to be achieved by changing the specific charge, drill pattern and bore hole diameters by different experts. This paper is a brief summary consisting of the util

    Jan 1, 1993

  • ISEE
    Overburden Blast Cast Designs, Factors Affecting Results and Economics

    By Connie Postupack

    The purpose of the workshop is to show the effect of various blasting factors on the overall results.

    Jan 1, 1994

  • ISEE
    Seismic Analysis of Explosive Performance

    By Shazad Hosein, William Birch, Douglas A. Anderson

    This paper will present the results of tests of a new method for assessing explosive performance using wavelet transform analysis of standard blast seismograms. The theoretical background of the metho

    Jan 1, 2015

  • ISEE
    Underwater Explosions: Effect of Boosters Shape to its Ability to Igninte Insensitive Plastic Bonded Explosives (IM - PBX)

    By Martti Hagfors

    The Finnish Defence Forces Technical Research Centre (PVTT) studied the effect of shape of boost-er to its ability to ignite insensitive (IM) plastic bonded explosive (PBX). Therefore an explosive fac

    Jan 1, 2013

  • ISEE
    Improving Productivity at Farco Mining of Texas Using Emulsion/ANFO Blends

    By Nick Lewis

    Farce Mining of Texas is a surface coal mine located in Laredo, Texas. Farce mines and sells approximately 600,000 tons /year of bituminous coal. A map showing the location of Laredo is provided in F

    Jan 1, 1994

  • ISEE
    Journal: Junction Chamber Blasting November 22,1999

    By Edward Walter

    Rock excavation for tunneling projects occurs on a regular basis in the Cleveland area. These tunnels are being constructed to increase the capacity of the sanitary sewer system. Controlled blasting m

    Jan 1, 2001

  • ISEE
    Anomalies in Blast Vibration Propagation

    By D T. Froedge

    With successive generations of the Iso-Seismic System, we are acquiring more and more information about the actual behavior of blast induced ground, and airborne vibration, as it propagates through th

    Jan 1, 1995

  • ISEE
    The Development of an Inhibited Explosive for Black Pyritic Reactive Shale (7d7c104e-e6d0-4205-a9a2-1931966d478c)

    By P Bellairs

    The Hamersley Province is located 1000km to the North of Perth the Capital City of Western Australia and is of major economic significance due to the mining of extensive deposits of Haematitic Iron Or

    Jan 1, 1996

  • ISEE
    Alternative Velocity Loading Techniques and Detonations in a Production Environment

    A simple and cost effective technique to increase fragmentation and burden velocities without making major modification to the overall blast design is with ALTERNATE VELOCITY LOADING OR BOOSTERING OF

    Jan 1, 1989

  • ISEE
    Risk Management in Blasting: Lessons Learned the Hard Way

    By Ralph E. Burnham, Jeff Taylor, Jonson Montgomery, J. Kelly Ratliff, Rennie Montgomery, Martin Brashear

    Top priorities for all blasting companies and individual blasters are risk management, safety of company personnel and the general public, regulatory compliance, and liability protection. On a daily b

    Jan 1, 2018

  • ISEE
    Subdrill – The Underutilised Blasting Parameter

    By Stephen Mansfield

    In metalliferous mining operations, subdrill is that portion of the blast hole that is drilled below the target grade elevation, and in most cases loaded with explosives. Its primary aim is to enable

  • ISEE
    Engineering Field Controls and Hole Deviation

    By Mick Fritz, Tom Treleaven

    The success of any blast is dependent on the accuracy of the blast design and field controls placed at the shot location. The procedure by which the data is collected and analyzed is paramount to acco

    Jan 1, 1998

  • ISEE
    Response of Manufactured Houses to Blast Vibrations

    By Michael Mann

    Two house trailers and a modem modular house, all pillar-supported with cantilevered perimeters, were monitored for structural response to vibrations from surface coal mine blasts. Due to the large bl

    Jan 1, 2000

  • ISEE
    Relating Horsepower to Drilling Productivity (83232d04-da2e-4755-9f53-c779d17429d0)

    By Brian Wingfield, Greg Williams, Richard W. Givens

    Application of required energies into the rig design can have a dramatic impact upon productivity. Computer modeling of these production variables has led to changes in design with values closely appr

    Jan 1, 1995

  • ISEE
    Next Generation Laser Surveying Systems! Blast Design and Analysis Software

    By Steve Colbum

    LTl’s MapStar LPS (laser positioning system) utilize both tripod mounted and hand held reflectorless distance meters. These are eye safe, easy-to-use, and specifically designed to endure the harsh env

    Jan 1, 2000

  • ISEE
    The Importance and Advantages of Accurate Calculation, Evaluation and Control of Dragline Methodologies

    By K B. Holm

    This paper deals with the advances made at Syferfontein Colliery in the calculation and control of dragline methodology. The high capital outlay and operating cost of a dragline necessitates strict co

    Jan 1, 1994

  • ISEE
    A Method to Calculate the Dynamic Strain Tensor from Blast Vibration Records - Theory and Measurement Error Analysis

    By Ruilin Yang

    "Blast vibrations are essentially a strain/stress wave propagating in rock or structures inthe vicinity of a blast. However, blast vibration has always been quantified in terms ofpeak particle velocit

    Jan 1, 2012

  • ISEE
    Quality-Assurance (to ISO-9001 Level) for Quarry Blasting in the Urban Environment

    By Wilfrid Comeau

    This paper deals with the concept of a Quality-Assurance Manual, to the ISO-9001 Level, for quarry blasting in the urban environment. A case history of the incident, which led to its development, is p

    Jan 1, 2003