Rock Fragmentation by Blasting: Proceedings of the 9th Int. Symp. on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting - Fragblast 9, Sept. 2009, Granada Spain / Edition 1

by Jose A. Sanchidrian

Overview

This volume contains the papers presented at the 9^th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, held in Granada, Spain, 13-17 August 2009. A state-of-the-art collection of articles on developments in rock blasting and explosives engineering, with contributions on rock characterization, explosives and initiation systems, blast design and monitoring, fragmentation assessment, numerical modeling, vibrations from blasting, environmental and economical aspects of rock blasting, and more. Containing unique knowledge, case studies, ideas and insights, this volume is must-have literature for researchers and practitioners in the field of explosives and blasting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415482967
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/20/2009
Pages:	872
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Keynote addresses
1. Rock characterization
2. Explosives and initiation systems
3. Blast design, monitoring and fragmentation assessment
4. Modelling of rock blasting
5. Rock damage and wall control
6. Vibrations
7. Environmental
8. Blasting economics and downstream effects
9. Case studies
10. Special blasting applications