Engineering parameters affecting blast-induced rock fragmentation: A short review
Publication Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date (Issue Year)
2024
Journal Name
2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science, ICMEAS
Abstract
Blasting is the only economical way of excavating hard rocks for mining production and civil engineering operations where mucking from the in-situ rock is not feasible. Blasting performance depends upon two parameters: rock and rock mass properties which cannot be controlled and blast design which is controllable and can be optimized. The methods to assess these parameters exist in various research works and difficult to be assessed by the practitioners. This review gathers and discusses the most common empirical methods for assessing these blasting parameters and the models developed to predict rock fragmentation and should interest quarry operators and managers as it will help for preliminary design and adjust according to the field trial results.
Keywords
Engineering Parameters, Affecting, Blast-Induced Rock Fragmentation
Rsif Scholar Name
Gbetoglo Charles Komadja
Thematic Area
Minerals, Mining and Materials Engineering
Africa Host University (AHU)
African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Nigeria
Recommended Citation
Komadja, G. C., Rana, A., & Anye, V. C. (2024). Engineering parameters affecting blast-induced rock fragmentation: A short review. 2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science, ICMEAS, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMEAS58693.2023.10429834