Numerical analysis of rock response under dynamic loads

Rock blasting is a challenging industry as there remains high uncertainties in underground geology. On top of that, there is not much evidence to support the theories for rock fragmentation by blasting. The industry relies very much on experience. Therefore, numerical analysis is used in this study...

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Main Author: Wong, Chea Hao.
Other Authors: Zhao Zhiye
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/45179
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description Rock blasting is a challenging industry as there remains high uncertainties in underground geology. On top of that, there is not much evidence to support the theories for rock fragmentation by blasting. The industry relies very much on experience. Therefore, numerical analysis is used in this study to provide scientific evidence on rock fragmentation by blasting.When dealing with drill and blast, smooth blasting is the most desired. The reason behind is to achieve desired cracking patterns while minimising overbreak, misfire and remaining rock damage. In previous researches, the delay interval is said to have effects on rock fragmentation. Experts in this area believe that delays in blasting will result in different stress wave interference, which in turn affect rock fragmentation. In this report, arguments on validity of delayed blasting will be discussed.
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spelling ntu-10356/451792023-03-03T16:50:44Z Numerical analysis of rock response under dynamic loads Wong, Chea Hao. Zhao Zhiye School of Civil and Environmental Engineering DRNTU::Engineering::Civil engineering::Geotechnical Rock blasting is a challenging industry as there remains high uncertainties in underground geology. On top of that, there is not much evidence to support the theories for rock fragmentation by blasting. The industry relies very much on experience. Therefore, numerical analysis is used in this study to provide scientific evidence on rock fragmentation by blasting.When dealing with drill and blast, smooth blasting is the most desired. The reason behind is to achieve desired cracking patterns while minimising overbreak, misfire and remaining rock damage. In previous researches, the delay interval is said to have effects on rock fragmentation. Experts in this area believe that delays in blasting will result in different stress wave interference, which in turn affect rock fragmentation. In this report, arguments on validity of delayed blasting will be discussed. Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 2011-06-09T08:06:48Z 2011-06-09T08:06:48Z 2011 2011 Final Year Project (FYP) http://hdl.handle.net/10356/45179 en Nanyang Technological University 52 p. application/pdf
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title_full Numerical analysis of rock response under dynamic loads
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