... Abstract Blasting and the transmission of vibration involve numerous variables which makes it impossible to predict the levels of vibrations. Therefore an effective blast design and optimization require a multitude of variables be integrated into a single instance. In prior research...

... of the pit. Geotechnical design changes were 10 m bench heights with 70° slope face angle at that specific area. Having implemented several geotechnical and blast design changes, the followings were observed in the pit: reduced crest loss, reduced number of minor slope failures and more visible half barrels...

... and fairly high stresses. However, analyzes prior to site selection found that the risk for stress induced development of an EDZ is limited. The aim of this paper is to outline the blast design concept and quality control measures to ensure that the excavation method fulfills the requirements. Strategies...