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

by Jose A. Sanchidrian (Editor)

Overview

This volume contains the papers presented at the 9th 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:	9781040056370
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	08/20/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	872
File size:	14 MB
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Table of Contents

Keynote addresses1. Rock characterization2. Explosives and initiation systems3. Blast design, monitoring and fragmentation assessment4. Modelling of rock blasting5. Rock damage and wall control6. Vibrations7. Environmental8. Blasting economics and downstream effects9. Case studies10. Special blasting applications