Anthony Konya
Blasting: The story of breaking rock
The final chapter in P&Q’s special series offers a history of blast design and what’s ahead to optimize quarry blasting. Keep Reading
Blasting Through the Ages: The evolution of initiation systems
Step through time and observe how miners of the past initiated blasts, as well as how initiation systems became safer and more reliable. Keep Reading
Blasting Through the Ages: A brief history of drilling
P&Q debuts a four-part series with a reflection on drilling’s centuries-old history and an exploration of exciting technology to come. Keep Reading
Evaluating the effectiveness of powder factor
Powder factor design, which does not provide any indication of breakage, muck pile characteristics or environmental considerations, is a dated approach that ultimately costs producers. Keep Reading
Blasting mechanics: Material properties and powder factor
Read about the true influence rock strength, rock structure, velocity and powder factor have on a quarry blast’s effectiveness. Keep Reading
Blasting mechanics revisited: Characteristics of explosives
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
Blasting Mechanics Revisited: The mechanics of rock breakage
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
Training tomorrow’s leaders to work safely
The University of Missouri Science & Technology puts the art of experiential learning into effect for the next generation of engineers and supervisors. Keep Reading
Rhythmic timing practices in drilling and blasting applications
Proper design and critical timing functions should be incorporated into your method to deliver better blast results. Keep Reading
