Rotary Drilling and Blasting in Large Surface Mines

Rotary Drilling and Blasting in Large Surface Mines
Author: Bhalchandra V. Gokhale
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 772
Release: 2010-12-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203841395

In large surface mining operations, drilling and blasting activities constitute more than 15% of the total costs. In order to optimize performance and minimize costs, a thorough knowledge of drill and blast operations is, therefore, extremely important.In this unique reference volume, rotary blasthole drilling and surface blasting, as applied in la