Improvements of safety conditions of unstable rock slopes through the use of explosives

The paper discusses operations aimed at creating a safer natural or man made rock slope by artificially inducing the displacement of unstable elements by blasting. A detailed analysis of the problems with the use of explosives present when conducting these activities is carried out focusing on the a...

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Main Authors: M. Casale, C. Oggeri, D. Peila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2008-05-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/8/473/2008/nhess-8-473-2008.pdf