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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| MINING ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | MD624 |
| Name | Advanced Analysis of Energy-Fragmentation Relationships in Rock Blasting |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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 equip students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate the effects of explosive energy used in rock blasting processes on rock mass behavior, fragmentation mechanisms, and energy efficiency using advanced engineering and analytical methods. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to understand the relationships between blasting design parameters and resulting fragment size distribution, analyze energy distribution, evaluate blasting performance using numerical modeling and statistical methods, and develop safer, more economical, and environmentally optimized blasting designs.
Course Content
Distribution and transfer mechanisms of blasting energy within the rock mass, Basic principles of energy-fracture relationships, Rock fracture mechanics and blasting-induced crack formation, Fragmentation theories and particle size distribution, Efficiency of blasting energy and energy losses, Relationship between blasting design parameters and fragmentation, Analysis of field data and evaluation of blasting performance, Fragmentation measurement with image processing techniques, Optimum blasting design and energy efficiency optimization
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Cho, S. H., & Kaneko, K. (2004). Rock fragmentation control in blasting. Materials transactions, 45(5), 1722-1730. Zhang, Z. X. (2016). Rock fracture and blasting: theory and applications. Butterworth-Heinemann. Hamdi, E., Bouden Romdhane, N., du Mouza, J., & Le Cleac’h, J. M. (2008). Fragmentation energy in rock blasting. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 26(2), 133-146. Melnikov, N. V., Marchenko, L. N., Zharikov, I. F., & Seinov, N. P. (1980). Blasting methods to improve rock fragmentation. In Gasdynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems (pp. 1113-1127). Pergamon.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the fundamental principles and fragmentation mechanisms of rock blasting. |
| LO02 | Analyze the propagation and effects of explosive energy within rock masses. |
| LO03 | Evaluate energy–fragmentation relationships using theoretical, empirical, and numerical models. |
| LO04 | Interpret the effects of blasting design parameters on fragmentation efficiency. |
| LO05 | Analyze particle size distribution using different techniques. |
| LO06 | Assess blasting performance using numerical modeling techniques. |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to define, formulate and solve problems related to mining engineering at an advanced level. | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 Basic Concepts | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Mechanical Behavior of Rock Masses | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Types of Explosives, Their Properties, and Their Energy Generation Potential | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Blasting Mechanics and Fracture Mechanisms | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Energy Transfer, Distribution, and Losses in Blasting | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Fragmentation Mechanisms I | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Fragmentation Mechanisms II | 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: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Blasting Design Parameters | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Energy–Fragmentation Relationships | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Theoretical Particle Size Analysis Approaches in Blasting | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Image processing methods and analyses | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Investigation of the Relationship between Fragmentation and Blasting Parameters and Discontinuities | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Investigation of the relationship between fragmentation and the environmental impact of blasting | Lecture notes and references cited in the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | General Review and Case Studies | 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 | 4 | 60 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 143 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,72 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||