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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| MINING ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MD622 |
| Name | Underground Blasting Techniques |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. Esma KAHRAMAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of underground blasting techniques, explosive selection, drilling and blasting design, and the effects of these processes on rock mass behavior within the framework of engineering principles. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to understand underground blasting methods, design safe and efficient blast patterns under confined conditions, analyze energy–fragmentation relationships, and evaluate optimization approaches to improve production efficiency. In addition, the course aims to raise awareness of occupational health and safety, vibration control, and environmental impact mitigation in underground mining operations.
Course Content
Design parameters in underground blastings, Underground drilling machinery and selection, Explosives and initiation systems used in underground blastings, Blasting designs and applications in drift opened in stone in underground mines, Blasting designs and applications in drift opened in ore, Blasting designs and applications used in ore production in underground mines, Blasting designs and applications in transportation tunnels, Environmental effects, control and reduction methods of the underground blastings.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Hamrin, Hans, W. Hustrulid, and R. Bullock. "Underground mining methods and applications." Underground mining methods: Engineering fundamentals and international case studies (2001): 3-14. Hustrulid, William A., and Richard L. Bullock, eds. Underground mining methods: Engineering fundamentals and international case studies. SME, 2001. Brady, B. H., & Brown, E. T. (2006). Rock mechanics: for underground mining. Springer science & business media.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the fundamental principles and mechanics of underground blasting. |
| LO02 | Relate rock mass properties to blasting design. |
| LO03 | Select appropriate explosive types and charging methods for underground conditions. |
| LO04 | Analyze drilling and blasting design parameters (pattern, delay timing, charging, etc.). |
| LO05 | Evaluate development and production blasting techniques from a technical perspective. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge gained in undergraduate education in the advanced solution of mining engineering problems. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mining engineering. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns to independently conduct scientific and technical research on all subjects, including the field of specialization. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to transfer scientific and social values to others at every stage of works. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to prepare projects related to the working subjects of mining engineering. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to define, formulate and solve problems related to mining engineering at an advanced level. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the awareness of lifelong learning for professional development. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work independently, team work, and interdisciplinary. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses modern engineering, computer modeling and simulation tools in the development of mining engineering projects and solving advanced engineering problems. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains systematic thinking and problem solving abilities with the in-depth knowledge gained in the field of Mining Engineering. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use the in-depth knowledge gained in the field of Mining Engineering in interdisciplinary studies. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to define a problem that requires expertise in the field of Mining Engineering. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the professional and ethical responsibility of mining engineering. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Comprehends the universal and social effects of mining engineering applications. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to evaluate projects related to the study subjects of mining engineering. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to interpret the results obtained in the solution of a problem that requires expertise in the field of Mining Engineering. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and General Information | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Design Parameters in Underground Blasting | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Underground Drilling Machines and Selection Criteria | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Explosives Used in Underground Blastings | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Initiation Systems Used in Underground Blastings | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Underground Mining Blasting Designs and Applications | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Blasting designs and applications for gallery advancement | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Cut types and examples of apllication | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Blasting designs and applications for ore production | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Blasting Design and Applications in Tunnels and Other Underground Foundation Structures | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Blasting Gases and Ventilation | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Evaluation of Blasting Performance | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Environmental Impacts and Reduction Methods | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | New Technologies and Applications | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||