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The Investigation of Ground Vibrations Induced by Bench Blasting at Different Quarries at Catalca District in Turkey
By Ali Kahriman, Abdulkadir Karadogan, Umit Ozer, Mehmet Aksoy, Deniz Adiguzel
The environmental problems arising from ground vibration has been faced and discussed frequently in various industries such as quarry, mining, civil works, shaft, tunneling, pipe line and dam construc
Jan 1, 2007
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Blasting Next to an Unsupported Road using Electronic Detonators
By Tony Rorke, Sydney Thabethe
A large overburden blast was carried out at Douglas Colliery, Middelburg Mine Services, close to a national road in South Africa. The road is a busy route between Witbank and Bethal and damage to the
Jan 1, 2004
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How to Achieve 100% of Advance in Tunnel
By Alan Diaz Butron, Eng. Thierry Bernard
"In tunnel blasting the most challenging objective is definitively obtaining the maximum advanceassociated to a minimum overbreak. Achieving 100% of advance with no overbreak is the targetchallenge by
Jan 1, 2017
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The Statistical Analysis of Site-Specific Blasting Data Using Prediction Intervals and Tolerance Intervals
By Perry Sisk
In order to protect nearby structures during a blasting project, a peak particle velocity limit is often stipulated by a government agency or the owner of a particular structure. At the start of a bla
Jan 1, 2013
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Using An Anfo/coal Blended Blasting Mixture For Commercial Blasting Applications
By Dennis Wilzbacher, John Wiegand
In an effort to reduce the cost of bulk explosives, Vigo Coal Company found that the addition of coal mined at their Friendsville Mine, not only reduced explosive costs, but also appeared to actually
Jan 1, 2007
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Detailed Planning Underscores Expansion of Vulcan's Chattanooga Quarry
By R L. Mayville
The author explains why the strategic location and important limestone reserves at Chattanooga Quarry led to a decision to extend operating life by continued benching down to lower levels. He discusse
Jan 1, 1984
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Difficult Sinking Cut in Severe Winter Conditions Improves Productivity at Lac Des Iles Mines
By Cary Moffat, John Kita, Rick Walker
The Lac des Iles Mine, in an isolated area of NorthwesternOntario is a relatively new open pit platinum and palladium mine. They were encountering problems with the equipment and production scheduling
Jan 1, 1996
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Influence of Environment on Explosively Driven Shock Waves in Air
By Joshua Hoffman, William Chad Wedding, Braden Lusk
The University of Kentucky employs an explosively driven shock tube in the course of experimentation. A good deal of the work completed relates to the verification of blast mitigation products and str
Jan 1, 2011
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Valdez, Alaska Glacier Point Quarry – One Shot / One Chance for Success
By Billy Rosseau, Mike Cammack, Richard O’Meara, Gustavo Azpilcueta
During the summer of 2014, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) sought proposals to vastly improve and expand the small boat harbor in Valdez, Alaska. It would be a multi-year project, and constru
Jan 1, 2017
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The Development and Testing of a New Mechanical Stemming Aid
By Paul Worsey, Terry Nixon
The development and testing of a simple mechanical stemming aid (Patents pending) resulting from a Joint venture by Incubator Technologies Inc. and the University of Missouri-Rolla and funded by the U
Jan 1, 1988
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Reducing Coal Damage And Loss With A New Blasting Technology
By Tapan Goswami, Lloyd Hain, Geoff Brent
For many years Ramp 24 at Ensham mine in Queensland, Australia has suffered substantial coal loss and damage due to the fragile nature of the coal and problematic geological conditions, which have pro
Jan 1, 2008
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Frequency Analysis and the Use of Response Spectra for Blast Vibration Assessment in Mining
By David E. Siskind
In the period 1989 to 1994, the U.S. Bureau of Mines assisted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) in studying a high-complaint situation near an active surface coal mine. A
Jan 1, 1996
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A New Method for the Prediction of Blast Vibrations and Suggestions with Respect to Uniform Reference Values for Short-Time Vibrations
By Robert Boehnke, Bernd Mueller
This contribution presents an innovative, statistically supported method to predict blast vibrations in rock mass. For modelling the processes during and after detonation, a theory is employed which i
Jan 1, 2004
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Challenges and Lessons Learned from the Kentucky Lock Project
By K. Best, D. Conn
The US Army Corps of Engineers KY Lock Project in western Kentucky presented the blasters and vibration consultants with a set of unique challenges. The blasters on this project were faced with diffic
Jan 1, 2024
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Novel Non-Detonable Pumpable Mechanical Sensitizer and System for Emulsion Explosives for Improved Security
By Piet Halliday, Ellina Kharatyan
Conventionally, emulsion matrices (unsensitized) need to be sensitized to become detonable explosives. This is done either chemically or mechanically. Both methods have their advantages and disadvanta
Jan 1, 2015
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Automation of Drill and Blast - Measurement Techniques to Develop Standard Procedures (a3ef629c-b178-4045-bc88-d04c273fd2c0)
By Ewan Selers, Gary Cavanough
Drilling automation technology is well advanced and automated drill rigs are in use at a number of operating mines. This is not the case for the other drill and blast processes due to significant tech
Jan 1, 2016
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How the USDA Uses Explosives to Remove Beaver Dams in Unique Locations
By Bruce R. Leland, Steven H. Smith, John D. Paulson
The USDA - Wildlife Services has been removing beaver dams with explosives for over 30 years. This paper will discuss the history of the explosives program, summarize how we've evolved, and highlight
Feb 1, 2020
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Rebuild of a Flash Smelting Furnace Using Explosives
By Scott G. Giltner, Terry Millar, Ben Bringhurst
"Kennecott Utah Copper (KUC) Smelter scheduled a rebuild of their flash smelting furnace forSeptember, 2014. KUC’s goal in this project was to reduce the rebuild time from 65 to 55 days by using explo
Jan 1, 2016
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Profile, Profile, Profile
By John Platt, Mark Stephens
"When blasting is required in critical areas and anticipated shot movement and quick cleanup areessential to the success of the project it is extremely important to use the best technology available t
Jan 1, 2016
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Risk Assessment Software Applied To Large Bomb Detonations Near Structures
By Joshua Hoffman, Rob Farnfield, Catherine Johnson, Braden Lusk, Morgan Lane
IMESAFR (IME Safety Analysis for Risk) is a quantitative risk assessment software tool developed by the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) and A-P-T Research, Inc. It is used for managing risk in
Jan 1, 2014