MINE324 ROCK FRAGMENTATION
| Course Code: |
5650324 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
| Department: |
Mining Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Assoc.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ERKAYAOÐLU |
| Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
| Prerequisite: |
Set 1: 5650317
|
| The course set above should be completed before taking
MINE324 ROCK FRAGMENTATION. |
Course Content
Principles of rock penetration. Rock-bit interactions. Indentation and dragging. Specific energy. Prediction of penetration rate. Types of drilling and drill-bits. Machine selection. Theory of rock fragmentation by explosives. Commercial explosives, properties and selection. Initiating systems. Surface and underground blast design. Estimation of costs. Environmental effects of blasting.
