TOTAL COST OPTIMIZATION FOR CONTOUR BLASTING IN THE APPALACHIA REGION

This thesis recounts the study of contour blasting practices in the Appalachia coal region. Contour blasting practices vary widely and problems are often encountered. Several different sites were visited and contour blasting practices at each were studied. Based on the information gathered, a compre...

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Main Author: Jackson, Brett Christopher
Format: Others
Published: UKnowledge 2015
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Online Access:http://uknowledge.uky.edu/mng_etds/20
http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1023&context=mng_etds