Vibrations from Blasting: Workshop hosted by Fragblast 9 - the 9th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting

by Alex Spathis (Editor), Mike J. Noy (Editor)

Overview

Collection of excellent articles presenting the latest developments in blast vibration measurements, modeling and mitigation techniques. Includes contributions on novel environmentally-induced vs blast-induced movements, non-conventional geophysical processing techniques, new modeling approaches, mitigation techniques using smarter blasting methods

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040192108
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	08/20/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Alex Spathis, Mike J. Noy

Table of Contents

A brief review of the measurement, modelling and management of vibrations produced by blastingDesign concepts of rock blasting for surface construction work in Korea Application of statistical multilevel modelling to control blasting operations adjacent to sub-surface structures Blast control and optimization by close range vibration monitoring Case study of autonomous vibration measurements in a quarry in Jordbro High resolution, continuous, GPS synchronised data acquisition Evolutionary methods claim more accuracy: A comparison of empirical methods and evolutionary programming in vibration prediction Prediction and minimisation of vibrations during production blasts The role of surface waves in prediction of ground vibrations from blasting Establishing acceptable PPV limits in high risk blasting projects that are outside conventional guidelines and standards Risk based prediction of safe charge per delay in surface mine blasting: new approach Blast vibration damage threshold for the safety of residential structures in mining areas Comparative measurements of structure and crack motions during blasting and other environmental forces Assessment of current vibration regulations with micro-meter crack response