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In terms of rock strength, blasts today are often designed only considering rock density because rock generally gets stronger as it gets denser. Photo: iStock.com/xtrekx

Blasting mechanics: Material properties and powder factor

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Read about the true influence rock strength, rock structure, velocity and powder factor have on a quarry blast’s effectiveness. Keep Reading

Today’s commercial explosives are compound mixtures that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Photo: iStock.com/Pattadis Walarput

Blasting mechanics revisited: Characteristics of explosives

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This feature story explores modern blasting products, including the function and selection of explosives based on properties and cost for your blasting process. Keep Reading

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Blasting Mechanics Revisited: The mechanics of rock breakage

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Part 1 of a four-part Pit & Quarry series reflects on practical blasting concepts put forth more than a half-century ago, and how they remain highly relevant to aggregate producers today. Keep Reading

Students learn about cap hook-ups at Missouri S&T. Photo courtesy of Anthony Konya

Training tomorrow’s leaders to work safely

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The University of Missouri Science & Technology puts the art of experiential learning into effect for the next generation of engineers and supervisors. Keep Reading

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Rhythmic timing practices in drilling and blasting applications

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Proper design and critical timing functions should be incorporated into your method to deliver better blast results. Keep Reading

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Resolving explosives inefficiency

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Get a rundown on the use of proper stemming for decreasing noise and increasing fragmentation in blasting. Keep Reading

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