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Modern Trends in Tunnelling and Blast Design
About this book
A review of modern blasting techniques used in tunnelling, chamber excavations and lake-tap blasting. The scope of this book includes geological implications, cut design and smooth blasting techniques in addition to chamber blasting. This book also includes detailed examples outlining the design issues and techniques used in blasting lake-tap plugs for hydroelectric projects. It is designed as a reference book and companion to courses in tunnel blasting techniques.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Table of units and conversion factors
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 General
- Chapter 3 Geology
- Chapter 4 Drilling
- Chapter 5 Loading
- Chapter 6 Detonators — firing pattern
- Chapter 7 Safety procedures
- Chapter 8 Tunnel blast design illustrations
- Chapter 9 Tunnels and tunnel break-through under water
- Chapter 10 Tunnel boring machines
- Chapter 11 Controlled and cautious blasting
- Appendices
- Supplements
- Glossary of blasting terms
- References
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