Safety of engineered structures against blast vibrations: A case study

Blasting used for rock excavation is associated with ground vibrations having potential damage to surrounding structures. The extent of damage produced in a structure depends largely on ground motion characteristics, dynamic characteristics of structure and the type of geological strata on which it...

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Main Authors: G.R. Tripathy, R.R. Shirke, M.D. Kudale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-04-01
Series:Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674775516000123