Rock Fracture and Blasting

Theory and Applications

Zong-Xian Zhang (Associate Professor, The University Centre in Svalbard, Norway)

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English

Butterworth-Heinemann Inc
19 April 2016

Stress & fracture; Soil & rock mechanics

Rock Fracture and Blasting: Theory and Applications provides the latest on stress waves, shock waves, and rock fracture, all necessary components that must be critically analyzed to maximize results in rock blasting. The positioning of charges and their capacity and sequencing are covered in this book, and must be carefully modeled to minimize impact in the surrounding environment.

Through an explanation of these topics, author Professor Zhang’s experience in the field, and his theoretical knowledge, users will find a thorough guide that is not only up-to-date, but complete with a unique perspective on the field.

By: Zong-Xian Zhang (Associate Professor The University Centre in Svalbard Norway)
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 215mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 1.430kg
ISBN: 9780128026885
ISBN 10: 012802688X
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 19 April 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction Part I—Stress Waves and Shock Waves 2. Stress Waves 3. Shock waves 4. Fracture and Fragmentation 5. Loading Rate Effects 6. Effects of Temperature 7. Effects of Environment (Confining pressure, Water and Cycling loading) 8 Rock drilling 9. Explosives and Initiators 10. Detonation Theory 11. Single-hole blasting—experimental investigation 12. Free Surface and Expansion Space 13. Burden, Spacing and Specific Charge 14. Stemming and Charge Length 15. Air deck, Decoupling Charge, Pre-split and Smooth Blasting 16. Primer placement 17. Delay times 18. Blasting in open cut and drifting 19. Blasting in Open-pit Mining and Quarries 20. Rock Blasting in Underground Mining 21. Numerical simulation of rock blasting 22. Optimum fragmentation in mining engineering 23. Blasting and Mining Economy 24. Impact of rock blasting on mining safety 25. Reduction of ground vibrations

Dr. Zhang has published over 70 articles including 20 ones in international journals such as International Journal Rock Mechanic Mineral Science from Elsevier. Some of them are cited by more than 60-70 in Scopus. One book was also published in China. Has extensive experience on Rock Blasting problem solving.