Rock fracture density characterization using measurement while drilling (MWD) techniques

Accurate determination of rock mass properties is a critical part of open-pit mine planning activities to enable more prescriptive blast designs to achieve improved loading and hauling and downstream process efficiency. Better and more accurate blast practice that delivers enhanced outcomes (better...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mohammad Babaei Khorzoughi, Robert Hall, Derek Apel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-11-01
Series:International Journal of Mining Science and Technology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095268617301416