Investigation into the Effect of Varying Joint Aperture and Nature of Surface on Pre-Splitting

Author

Syed M. Tariq, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Paul Nicholas Worsey, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

The Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center of the University of Missouri-Rolla conducted further research into the mechanism of presplit blasting. The research comprised of modeling both closed and open joints between 3/8 inch blastholes loaded with 15-grain per foot PETN detonating cord. The precision ground joints were modeled thus simulating tight fractures as found in real rock mass. Precision ground joints of varying thicknesses enabled to create opening between the joint surfaces.

Recommended Citation

S. M. Tariq and P. N. Worsey, "Investigation into the Effect of Varying Joint Aperture and Nature of Surface on Pre-Splitting," Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Explosives and Blasting Research, International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), Jan 1996.

Meeting Name

Proceedings of 1996 12th Annual Symposium on Explosives and Blasting Research

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1996 International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1996