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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MDS425 |
| Name | Blasting Techniques |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AHMET DAĞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AHMET DAĞ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce the explosive materials, how to break rocks and ores by using explosives.
Course Content
Introduction to blasting technology/Terminology of blasting/Types of explosives and clasification/Equipments of blasting/Drilling machines/Blasting theories/Tunnel blasting/Underground blasting/Smooth blasting/Controlled blasting/Environmentals effects of blasting/Safty in blasting operations/Case studies.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains knowledge on explosions from expolosion literature and courses. |
| LO02 | Uses computers to solve expolosion problems and designs efficiently. |
| LO03 | Interprets and processes expolosion data, manages teamwork during a blasting process. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. | 1 |
| PLO14 | - | Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 2 | Importance of drilling and blasting, and its relation with engineering,Usage fields drilling and blasting,Fragmentation mechanism with Blasting. | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 3 | Explosive substances;Types, Characteristics, Distribution and Manufacturers. Ignition Systems; Types, Characteristics, Distribution and Manufacturers. | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 4 | Hole Drilling Process,Hole Drilling Systems, Comparison of Drilling Methods.Aboveground and underground drilling Machines. | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 5 | Materials and Mass Properties of Rock Units, Effects of blasting of rock properties | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 6 | Blasting Design Parameters,Blasting Geometry,Suggested Methods for Determining of specific charge,Determination of slice thickness. | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 7 | Estimated of Hole Diameter,Determination of hole inclination,Determination of the distance between the holes,Determining of sub Share in the hole | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | Blasting Design Practices | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 10 | Blasting Performance Control and Efficiency Analysis Methods,Measurement Techniques of Size Distribution,Estimation of Rock fragmentation degree and slope Control. | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 11 | Cost Analysis of Drilling and Blasting, Cost Account of Hole Drilling, Cost Analysis of Blasting. | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 12 | Environmental Impacts of blasting,Formation of ground vibration and this General Characteristics,Scaled Distance Concept,Estimated of Maximum Particle Velocity. | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 13 | Air Shock and Noise,Measurement of Air Shock and Noise, Criteria for Structural Damage resulting from Blasting,Ground vibration and air blast monitoring systems. | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 14 | Evaluation of the results of ground vibration measurement with Case Studies,Occupational Health and Safety Practices for Blasting. | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 15 | Evaluation of the results of ground vibration measurement with Case Studies,Occupational Health and Safety Practices for Blasting. | Lecture notes and indicated sources in references | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written exam |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||