A review of the influence of blast fragmentation on downstream processing of metal ores

EM Kinyua, Z Jianhua, RM Kasomo, D Mauti… - Minerals …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Rock fragmentation is one of the most commonly optimized blasting outcomes due to its
significant influence on the efficiency of downstream operations. This paper reviews the …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in blast-induced impact prediction—A review of machine learning applications

NK Dumakor-Dupey, S Arya, A Jha - Minerals, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
Rock fragmentation in mining and construction industries is widely achieved using drilling
and blasting technique. The technique remains the most effective and efficient means of …

Finite element analyses of constitutive models performance in the simulation of blast-induced rock cracks

Z Wang, H Wang, J Wang, N Tian - Computers and Geotechnics, 2021‏ - Elsevier
This study analyzed the performance of the Riedel-Hiermaier-Thoma (RHT) model and the
Holmquist-Johnson-Cook (HJC) model in the numerical simulations of blast-induced cracks …

Effect of confining pressure on damage accumulation of rock under repeated blast loading

H Wang, Z Wang, J Wang, S Wang, H Wang… - International Journal of …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
In-situ stress has complex impacts on the blasting excavation of rock mass, but the effect of
confining pressure on the crack propagation under repeated blast loading is still unclear …

Effects of in-situ stresses on the fracturing of rock by blasting

C Yi, D Johansson, J Greberg - Computers and Geotechnics, 2018‏ - Elsevier
Blasting is widely applied in deep rock excavation. The effect of in-situ stresses on the
fracturing of rock due to blasting was investigated. A theoretical model was used to explain …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of selected blasting constitutive models for reproducing the dynamic fragmentation of rock

M Kucewicz, P Baranowski, Ł Mazurkiewicz… - International Journal of …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Understanding the behavior of rock under blast-and shock-induced loadings requires a high-
fidelity constitutive model. The present paper provides a detailed comparison study of three …

Meso-and macroeffects of roof split blasting on the stability of gateroad surroundings in an innovative nonpillar mining method

Y Gao, Y Wang, J Yang, X Zhang, M He - Tunnelling and Underground …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
The 110 mining method, an emerging and innovative nonpillar longwall mining method, can
dramatically increase coal recovery rates and reduce entry accidents. One of the core …

A study of innovative cut blasting for rock roadway excavation based on numerical simulation and field tests

H Zhang, T Li, S Wu, X Zhang, W Gao, Q Shi - Tunnelling and Underground …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Drilling and blasting is a common excavation method in underground engineering. In
modern mine construction, improving the efficiency of rock roadway excavation is a …

Effects of bedding planes on fracture behavior of sandstone under semi-circular bending test

D Huang, B Li, WZ Ma, DF Cen, YX Song - Theoretical and Applied …, 2020‏ - Elsevier
The mechanical behavior of layered rock is seriously influenced by the bedding planes that
have lower tensile strength and shear strength than rock matrix. We conducted experimental …

Investigating the mechanism of rock fracturing induced by high-pressure gas blasting with a hybrid continuum-discontinuum method

B Wang, H Li, Z Shao, S Chen, X Li - Computers and Geotechnics, 2021‏ - Elsevier
To study the rock-breaking mechanism resulting from high-pressure gas blasting, a hybrid
continuum-discontinuum method considering the actual breakage of rocks was presented in …