A review of some nonexplosive alternative methods to conventional rock blasting

The conventional blasting rock excavation method is the main means of rock breakage because of its high productivity, and it is relatively inexpensive compared to other methods. However, it raises safety concerns and can negatively impact the environment. The major disturbances that may be induced b...

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Main Authors: Al-Bakri Ali, Hefni Mohammed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2021-04-01
Series:Open Geosciences
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/geo-2020-0245