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Evaluation of the Amount of Boulder in the Pile as a Result of Blasting

Cilt: 2 Sayı: 1 27 Haziran 2025
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Evaluation of the Amount of Boulder in the Pile as a Result of Blasting

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This study investigates the effects of specific charge and discontinuity spacing on boulder formation resulting from bench blasting in a limestone quarry. Ten full-scale blasts were carried out under controlled conditions, during which the amount of explosive per unit volume (specific charge), the average spacing of discontinuities on the blast face, and the total mass of oversized boulders were systematically recorded. Uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) and unit volume weight of the rock were also determined through laboratory testing. The results revealed a strong inverse correlation between specific charge and boulder quantity (R² = 0.75), indicating that increased energy input significantly reduces the formation of oversized fragments. Conversely, discontinuity spacing alone exhibited a weak correlation (R² = 0.12), suggesting that spacing without consideration of orientation and persistence is not a reliable predictor. When both parameters were evaluated together, the predictive power increased notably (R² = 0.80), highlighting the importance of their combined influence. The findings offer practical guidance for optimizing blast design to minimize oversize material, improve loading safety, and reduce secondary breakage costs. Maintaining specific charge levels above 0.38–0.40 kg/m³ in similar geological conditions is recommended. Further studies incorporating joint orientation and fracture properties are encouraged.

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Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Maden Tasarımı, İşletme ve Ekonomisi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Yayımlanma Tarihi

27 Haziran 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

29 Mayıs 2025

Kabul Tarihi

27 Haziran 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 2 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Tosun, A. (2025). Evaluation of the Amount of Boulder in the Pile as a Result of Blasting. Kuzey Ege Teknik Bilimler ve Teknoloji Dergisi, 2(1), 51-60. https://izlik.org/JA26AE23BA
AMA
1.Tosun A. Evaluation of the Amount of Boulder in the Pile as a Result of Blasting. KETBTD. 2025;2(1):51-60. https://izlik.org/JA26AE23BA
Chicago
Tosun, Abdurrahman. 2025. “Evaluation of the Amount of Boulder in the Pile as a Result of Blasting”. Kuzey Ege Teknik Bilimler ve Teknoloji Dergisi 2 (1): 51-60. https://izlik.org/JA26AE23BA.
EndNote
Tosun A (01 Haziran 2025) Evaluation of the Amount of Boulder in the Pile as a Result of Blasting. Kuzey Ege Teknik Bilimler ve Teknoloji Dergisi 2 1 51–60.
IEEE
[1]A. Tosun, “Evaluation of the Amount of Boulder in the Pile as a Result of Blasting”, KETBTD, c. 2, sy 1, ss. 51–60, Haz. 2025, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA26AE23BA
ISNAD
Tosun, Abdurrahman. “Evaluation of the Amount of Boulder in the Pile as a Result of Blasting”. Kuzey Ege Teknik Bilimler ve Teknoloji Dergisi 2/1 (01 Haziran 2025): 51-60. https://izlik.org/JA26AE23BA.
JAMA
1.Tosun A. Evaluation of the Amount of Boulder in the Pile as a Result of Blasting. KETBTD. 2025;2:51–60.
MLA
Tosun, Abdurrahman. “Evaluation of the Amount of Boulder in the Pile as a Result of Blasting”. Kuzey Ege Teknik Bilimler ve Teknoloji Dergisi, c. 2, sy 1, Haziran 2025, ss. 51-60, https://izlik.org/JA26AE23BA.
Vancouver
1.Abdurrahman Tosun. Evaluation of the Amount of Boulder in the Pile as a Result of Blasting. KETBTD [Internet]. 01 Haziran 2025;2(1):51-60. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA26AE23BA