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  • ISEE
    High-Order Numerical Methods and Reaction Rate Law for Non-Ideal Detonation Modeling

    By Eduardo Lozano, Vilem Petr

    This study demonstrates the ability of high-order, shock-capturing methods to simulate detonation wave propagation in right circular cylinders of non-ideal explosives. 2-D axisymmetric, reactive Euler

    Jan 1, 2019

  • ISEE
    Blasting In Hong Kong

    By R L. Keller

    Hong Kong has some of the most restrictive practices regarding blasting than any place in the world. Regulations regarding vibration limitations are 1 in/sec for structures and 0.5 in/sec (or even les

    Jan 1, 1997

  • ISEE
    Blasting Accidents in Underground Mines a Two Decade Summary

    By Harry Verakis, Thomas Lobb

    This paper is a summary and an update of the underground mine blasting accident investigations and studies previously conducted by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the former US. B

    Jan 1, 2002

  • ISEE
    Blasting Application With 50% of Used Oil in Emulsion Fuel

    By Dadan Munawar, Benny Gunawan

    Blasting at Sebesi in Central Tutupan Pit area in South Kalimantan, Indonesia is planned to be using emulsion, where used oil makes up 50% of the total emulsion fuel. The significant amount of used oi

    Jan 1, 2015

  • ISEE
    Underwater Explosions: Natural Resource Concerns, Uncertainty of Effects, and Data Needs

    By Marion Smith, Thomas M. Keevin, Dennis G. Wright, Gregory L. Hempen, Joel B. Gaspin, Thomas L. Linton, Gregg R. Gitschlag

    "A Natural Resources Working Group, within the International Society of Explosives Engineers, reviewed published environmental effects data, identified data gaps, and prioritized data collection needs

    Jan 1, 1999

  • ISEE
    The Use of Electronic Detonators to Control Air Blast

    By Andy Hudson, Stuart Brashear, David Lilly

    Because of greatly increased timing accuracy, electronic detonator systems are a well-known and widely accepted major tool to control and reduce ground vibration. At a Southeastern quarry the authors

    Jan 1, 2009

  • ISEE
    Mine Expansion Towards Blast Sensitive Areas

    By Scott G. Giltner, Alex Schwenk

    An iron operation sought to extend the life of the mine by conducting a major pit pushback in an area close to several public structures and the neighboring town. The result of the pushback would make

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    The Importance of Keeping Accurate Records Time Trails

    By Brad Bockey

    Whether you are a driver, blaster, or are in charge of filing, you must recognize the importance associated with DOT-required recordkeeping. As various agencies become intertwined with rules governing

    Jan 1, 2011

  • ISEE
    Journal: Safety Talk, Managing the Blast Site (The Known Unknowns)

    By William Reisz

    Managing the blast site at almost any operation can be a daunting task. There are so many details that must be observed, understood, and acted upon. It goes without saying that there are no two locati

    Jan 1, 2014

  • ISEE
    Journal: Safety Talk, The Blaster’s Duty of Care

    By William Reisz

    In our line of work,like many other professions, there may be times when circumstances or a series of events may arise, contributing toward unacceptable risk. When multiple parties are involved, there

    Jan 1, 2014

  • ISEE
    Journal: Safety Talk / Crisis Management

    By William Reisz

    The explosives and blasting industry has a commendable safety and security record, especially over the last several decades. This is due in large part to our newer technologies, better training and ed

    Jan 1, 2012

  • ISEE
    Large Hole Presplitting with Modified Air Gap Blast Designs in Weak Rock

    By Larry R. Fletcher, Virgil J. Stachural, Matthew N. Plis

    The Bureau of Mines is conducting research on blasting methods that reduce highwall overbreak and the associated rockfall hazards. This paper presents the results of a series of tests to improve presp

    Jan 1, 1991

  • ISEE
    An Assessment of Size Distribution of Rock Fragments from Blastin gin an Underground Hardrock Mine

    By F O. Otuonye

    Full-face blasts were fired in a 12 x 8 ft drift of an underground hardrock mine in a basalt formation with porphyry copper to study the effects of drill pattern and explosive type on the size distrib

    Jan 1, 1985

  • ISEE
    Low-Rise Building Damage from Low-Amplitude Ground Motions

    By Roger E. Scholl

    Data on off-site low-rise building damage from underground nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) of the United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) [The AEC has been called the United States

    Jan 1, 1976

  • ISEE
    The Research and Clinical Application of Micro-Explosion of the Biliary Calculi(MEBC)

    By Zhang Yangde

    "This paper reports the clinical research work of Micro-explosion of Biliary Calculi . In theprogram the technique of directional micro explosion applied to disintegrate the biliarycalculi of body and

    Jan 1, 1993

  • ISEE
    Designing a Suitable Explosive for Deepening Operations at a Major Indian Port

    By C M. Deosthale, V N. Pangal, M N. Rao

    New Mangalore Port is the most important port in Karnataka State, on the west coast of India on Arabian Sea. It handles export of iron ore, granite, coffee, spices etc and imports of crude oil, fertil

    Jan 1, 1999

  • ISEE
    Seismographs - An Historical Overview

    By Janice Reed

    The first seismograph was developed around 132 AD. Much has happened since then. The “modern” seismograph (> 1920) has seen a lot of changes. From falling pin seismographs to magnetic tape units to to

    Jan 1, 2005

  • ISEE
    The Effect of Explosive Type and Delay Between Rows on Fragmentation

    By Mark S. Stagg, Rolfe E. Otterness, Stephen A. Rholl

    The Bureau of Mines fired seven test blasts in a 22-ft bench of limestone, screening the material to investigate the influence of explosive type and between row delays on fragmentation. Four 4-hole, s

    Jan 1, 1989

  • ISEE
    A Holistic Approach to Developing a Narrow Cutback at an Open Cut Copper Mine

    By Stephen Mansfield, Nathan West, El Khalil Seyed

    In October 2017, a multi-bench failure occurred in the east wall of the Guelb Moghrein copper and gold mine in Mauritania. The failure extended 100 m (328 ft) vertically and horizontally and resulted

    Jan 21, 2025

  • ISEE
    Modeling of Explosive Loading of Sand with a Coupled Euler-Lagrange Code

    By Leslie C. Taylor, Anthony L. Kee

    Computational modeling of explosively loaded saturated sand on a suspended plate is an inherently complex problem. In this study a computational method is used to predict the dynamic pressure load/imp

    Jan 1, 2005