Raina, A.K. (2012) Review of Characterization and Assessment of Rock Mass Blastability - An Update. Mining Engineers Journal , 14 (4). pp. 15-22. ISSN 0975-3001

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Abstract

Blasting is the most frequently used method of excavation since it exploits the tensile strength of rock which is quite less than the compressive strength. Blasting is considered to be a complex system which involves and interplays the mechanical properties of rock mass, in-situ block size and input energy. The process is dynamic and determination of insitu dynamic properties is a difficult proposition. Understanding blastability, therefore, assumes an added dimension. Several approaches have been used and attempts have been made to describe rock-mass blastability in a better way but, still a compete understanding of this factor is lacking. This paper reviews some of the important attempts made to characterize and access rock-mass blastability in chronological order.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Blasting
Divisions:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	Dr. Satyendra Kumar Singh
Date Deposited:	31 Dec 2012 11:26
Last Modified:	31 Dec 2012 11:26
URI:	http://cimfr.csircentral.net/id/eprint/1397

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