Development of an ANN-Based Closed-Form Equation for the Prediction of Airblast Overpressure Induced by Construction Rock Excavation Blasting in Urban Areas

Blasting has been proven to be the most cost-effective method for rock excavation known to man. The cost-effectiveness advantage of blasting is overshadowed by its unpleasant environmental problems, particularly at construction sites close to human settlements and public utilities. Therefore, effort...

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Main Authors: Nafiu Olanrewaju Ogunsola, Chanhwi Shin, Young-Keun Kim, Abiodun Ismail Lawal, Sangho Cho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/24/12654