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1Dotto, Magreth Sungwa

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1Blast-induced fragmentation
1Damage zones
1Explosive properties
1Finite element simulation
1Rock mass properties
1Stress wave propagation

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1Joseph, Tim (Civil and Environmental Engineering)
1Pourrahimian, Yashar (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

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1English

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1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Assessment of Blast Energy Usage and the Extent of Blast Damage in Hard Rock Open-pit Mines
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Fall 2024

Dotto, Magreth Sungwa

Blasting fragmentation influences the cost and productivity of downstream processes such as loading, hauling, crushing, and milling. Interaction between the rock mass and explosive energy determines blast outcomes. This research aims to enhance the understanding of the blasting process by...

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Assessment of Blast Energy Usage and the Extent of Blast Damage in Hard Rock Open-pit Mines