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Shot Design Analysis and Vibration Waveform Simulations Using the Compu-Blast and Alpha-Blast Software
By Randall M. Wheeler
The purpose of this workshop is to illustrate how computer software can be used to evaluate blast design timing and simulate probable vibration characteristics. The workshop will be presented in two p
Jan 1, 1991
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Response of Pressurized Pipelines to Production - Size Mine Blasting
By Mark S. Stagg, David E. Siskind
The mining industry occasionally blasts near pressurized transmission pipelines and has requested guidance of safe vibration levels and setback distances. the Bureau of Mines and the Indiana Departmen
Jan 1, 1996
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Test Study about the Law of the Action of Throw Blast Under Inclined boundary Conditions
By Wang Hong Qu
This paper observes the shape of throw explosion crater its ejecta locus of internal medium and the process of distance along with slope's angle developing. It was discovered that initial velocity is
Jan 1, 1991
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Underground Applications Using the New EZDrifter Dual Delay Detonator System
By Pierre L. Labelle
Non electric Dual Delay initiators have revolutionized many aspects of underground mining. The units are used in all types of underground blasting operations. Some operations, due to the complexity an
Jan 1, 1994
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Laser Profiling and Computer Aided Blast Design using the Criterion Survey System and Win-Profile Analysis Software
By Steve Colburn
The CRITERION Survey Systems utilize both theodolite mounted and hand held reflectorless distance meters. These are eye safe, easy-to-use, and specifically designed to endure the harsh environments ch
Jan 1, 1998
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ISEE 32nd Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Techniques “Safety and Security”
By Unknown
Threats to Industry Theft Potential
Jan 1, 2006
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Blasting Techniques (drilling and blasting) Used for Mining of CNMPN “REMIN” S.A. Baia Mare’s Deposits’-Romania
By Vasile Pop, Ovidiu Galca, Constantin Salajan
The paper comprises a brief presentation of the rock fracturing techniques applied in CNMPN “REMIN” Company’s mines in Baia Mare. Parallel are emphasized some shortcomings of this field. The second pa
Jan 1, 2003
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The Behavior of Rocks in the Near Zone of an Explosion
By Serge V. Krasavin
The behavior of rocks subjected to dynamic loading conditions under explosion includes sufficient information about hydrodynamic variables such as pressure P, mass velocity U, internal energy E, speci
Jan 1, 1992
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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
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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
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Adapting Quarry Ace for Beginners to Profile Bench Faces and Optimize Front Row Burden Controls
By Brian Gar Wingfield
"The introduction of the QuarryMan laser profile system in 1987, along with the development of the corresponding 3-D software, gave a qualified operator pertinent information about dimensions of quarr
Jan 1, 1992
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Rock Motion Simulation and Prediction of Porosity Distribution for a Two-Level Retort
By Dale S. Preece
"The computer program DMC (Distinct Motion Code) [Taylor and Preece, 1989a] was developed in 1988 and 1989 to predict the motion of rock following a conventional blast. DMC executes very efficiently o
Jan 1, 1991
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Electronic Detonators Technology of the Future
By Aloke Verma, R. Singh, S. Jana, C. Sawmliana, P. Pal Roy
On July 21, 2004, a trial blast using electronic detonators was conducted in India for the first time in an opencast mine at Pundi-E Quarry of TISCO, West Bokaro. Orica-IEL conducted the test using el
Jan 1, 2006
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Journal: 100 Years / “The Mine” by the Rev. Isaac Taylor New York, W.B. Gilley 1829 Boring
By Roland Oliver
Detonators or blasting caps are made in several different grades of strength, because some powders require not only a greater, but a different initial detonation than others to convey their maximum en
Jan 1, 2007
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Determining the Quickest Way to Prepare a Dragline Pad Using i-PushTM Dozer Simulation Software
By Stephen Chung, Graham Mustoe, Joe Haid
In an open cast coal mining operation, a 305 m (1000 ft) long by 49 m (160 ft) thick overburden cast blast can produce more than a million cubic yards of broken muck that needs to be removed before th
Jan 1, 2006
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Journal: 100 Years / The Colliery Guardian London July 15, 1904
By Robert Hopler
In accordance with the 57th section of the Explosives Act, 1875, the following report on the working of the Act during the year ending December 31, 1903, is submitted. There have been no modifications
Jan 1, 2006
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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
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Throw Blasting with Greater than 50 Meters of Overburden
By John Haviland, Richard E. Danell
"BHP Australia Coat Pty Ltd (BHPAC) operates seven large open pit coal mines in the Bowen Basin ofCentral Queensland, Australia. These mines have operated for periods ranging from 16 to 37 years. All
Jan 1, 1995
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Innovative mining method, related blasting system and quality assurance for large underground crusher excavation Freeport DOZ Mine, West Papua Indonesia
By Rudi Toba
Several areas at the DOZ haulage were observed for the crusher’s location. Initially the new crusher designed position was west of the crusher 1, but due to concerns of the mine crack zone (deep MLZ)
Jan 1, 2007
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Lightning Detection Technology and Early Warning Systems for Thunderstorms, Including Applications
By William C. Geitz
"Lightning has always posed a serious threat to blasting operations, especially wkhin the mining and construction industries and operations involving the manufacture, transport, storage and handling o
Jan 1, 1991