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      <title>THIRD NATIONAL DAYS ON SAFETY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: EXCAVATIONS.  REPORTS ON THE HANDLING OF EXPLOSIVES. THEME 4</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[THEME 4 CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING REPORTS: (1) INDIRECT RISKS CAUSED BY BLASTING, BILBAO,L; (2) RESPONSIBILITIES ORIGINATING IN THE USE OF EXPLOSIVES,  CASSINELLO,J; (3) TYPES OF HOLE ARRANGEMENT AND ORDER OF BLASTING OPERATIONS IN EXCAVATION OPERATIONS, GARCIA,A; (4) DYNAMITE BLASTING, LINARES,E;  (5) CONTROL OF THE VIBRATIONS CAUSED BY BLASTING.  TWO PRACTICAL EXAMPLES, LOPEZ,J; (6) FAILED BLASTS, VILLAFANE,N; (7) CONTROL OF BLASTING, LOPEZ,G; (8) NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS DURING BLASTING IN THE DRILLING OF GALLERIES, MENENDES,A; (9) EVOLUTION IN EXPLOSIVES FOR INDUSTRIAL USE, RUIZ,JM.  FOR THE COVERING ABSTRACT, SEE IRRD ABSTRACT NO 106118.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2010 06:50:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>POLLUTION AND NUISANCE CONTROL ACTIVITIES</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[IN THE CEMENT INDUSTRY THE VARIOUS TYPES OF DUST REMOVAL EQUIPMENT HAVE UNDERGONE CONTINUED FURTHER IMPROVEMENT IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE DUST AMOUNTS DISCHARGED INTO THE ATMOSPHERE. MULTICYCLONES ARE INSTALLED FOR DUST COLLECTION FROM THE EXHAUST AIR FROM COOLERS IF THE CONDITIONS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING CAN BE SATISFIED. THESE INCLUDE THE PREVENTION OF BLOCKAGES AND THE APPLICATION OF MEASURES TO COMBAT WEAR. NOW THAT IT HAS PROVED POSSIBLE TO INCREASE THE OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY OF THE MIXING-BED FILTER, THIS TYPE OF FILTER, TOO, IS SUITABLE FOR DUST COLLECTION FROM EXHAUST AIR DISCHARGED BY COOLERS. FLUIDISED-BED FILTERS AND HOT-GAS DRY FILTERS WITH MINERAL WOOL AS THE FILTER MEDIUM ARE NEW DEVELOPMENTS. THANKS TO NEW TYPES OF CLEANING MECHANISMS, LONGER FILTER FABRIC LIFE IS ATTAINED WITH FABRIC FILTERS. IN THE CASE OF ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATORS THE LIMIT OF 150 MILLIGRAMS/CUBIC METERS OF NITROGEN IS, ON ACCOUNT OF UNFAVOURABLE GAS AND DUST CONDITIONS, NOT ALWAYS MAINTAINED IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION. ALSO, THEIR FUNCTIONING IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY CORROSION OF THE INTERNAL FITTINGS AND FILTER CHAMBERS. ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATORS FOR ROTARY KILNS WITH AIR SUSPENSION PREHEATERS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH EVAPORATIVE COOLERS IN ORDER TO COOL AND MOISTEN THE GASES WHEN DIRECT KILN OPERATION, WITHOUT EXIT GAS UTILISATION, IS EMPLOYED. THE FORTHCOMING OFFICIAL REGULATIONS AIMED AT COMBATING NOISE NUISANCE WILL NECESSITATE MEASURES TO REDUCE NOISE, MORE PARTICULARLY AT WET-PROCESS PLANTS. THE VIBRATIONS CAUSED BY BLASTING IN QUARRIES ARE CONTINUALLY MEASURED IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE REQUISITE TECHNICAL PRECAUTIONS FOR REDUCING THE VIBRATION VELOCITIES TO BE ESTABLISHED. /AUTHOR/]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 1994 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CRITERIA FOR THE CONTROL OF VIBRATIONS CAUSED BY THE USE OF EXPLOSIVES IN ROCK EXCAVATION</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/313189</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This paper first identifies the characteristics of the vibration phenomena induced by an explosion.  It then defines the magnitude of vibrations which a given structure could withstand without risk of damage; the dynamic stress levels of a given structure; the characteristics of the pull, with reference to the type and quantity of explosive and the delay between the various changes of the same pull; and the vibration control systems indispensable to a proper operation.  The physical laws controlling the risk of damage (safety index) are analysed, and a numerical evaluation of risk level is presented.  Finally, some existing standards in France, Switzerland, East and West Germany, are examined. (TRRL)]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 1990 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>STUDY OF VIBRATIONS CAUSED IN ROCK MASSES BY EXPLOSIVES</title>
      <link>https://trid.trb.org/View/180591</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This report describes a bibliographic study of the experiments carried out in various countries to evaluate the harmfulness to structures of vibrations caused by blasting. These studies are summarized and practical safety limits are outlined.  The propagation of vibrations in the ground is investigated using numerous measurements taken on a number of sites.  Special attention is paid to the influence of the quantity of explosives used and of the distance from blasting point.  Empirical relations are suggested.  A brief description of the equipment for the measurement of vibrations in situ is given together with proposals for the practical control of blasting operations.  (TRRL)]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 1982 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DRILLING AND BLASTING</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This paper reviews the state of the art and future research in conventional drilling and blasting.  Although machine tunneling is relatively new, the drilling and blasting techniques now being used have been practiced for several centuries and it is doubtful whether they will become completely obsolete.  Rock that is too hard to cut economically with a machine must be excavated in the conventional manner.  Tunneling machines are expensive both to purchase and to install; consequently they are frequently uneconomical in shorter tunnels.  As a result of the many improvements in excavating tunnels by drilling and blasting, tunnels are today being driven twice as fast and sometimes with less labor than they were forty years ago. Improvements include the drill jumbo, removable drill bits, better steels, more powerful pneumatic drills, and larger and faster mucking machines.  Research in improved drilling and blasting operations include the following areas: Faster drilling, in order to substantially increase the current drilling speed.  Automation of drilling mechanisms, to eliminate the delay now caused by human factors.  Mechanical loading of explosives, to substantially save in labor cost and loading time.  Hydraulic drills and new rock-breaking techniques will possibly eliminate the need for explosives. Smoother excavation will reduce the increased cost for labor and ground supports and to the cost of concrete linings. Faster muck removal could be achieved through education and improved labor-management relations.  Finally, measuring surfacing vibrations must be accurately predicted particularly when blasting occurs under densely populated areas.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 1977 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>TECHNIQUE AND APPLICATIONS OF PROGRESSIVE CONTROLLED EXPLOSIONS</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A PROGRESSIVE CONTROLLED EXPLOSION REQUIRES THAT THE SHOCK CAUSED BY THE DETONATION BE ELIMINATED AND THE EXPLOSION CONTROLLED.  THE DYNAMIC EFFECT OF THE SHOCK CAN BE REDUCED OR EVEN AVOIDED BY DAMPING THE CHARGES IN THE BOREHOLES WITH PLUGS OR BY PROPORTIONING THE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES USED, IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE TO CONTROL OR "CHANNEL" THE EXPLOSION IN THE DIRECTION WANTED BY AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION OF THE BOREHOLES.  THE CRACK MECHANISM IS EXAMINED TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE EFFECT OF THE BOREHOLE DIAMETER, EMPTY HOLES AND ROCK CHARACTERISTICS ON CRACKING AND "CHANNELIZATION" OF THE EXPLOSION.  THE CONDITIONS NECESSARY FOR A CONTROLLED AND PROGRESSIVE EXPLOSION WITHOUT VIBRATIONS ARE DISCUSSED AND DATA GIVEN ON THE OPTIMUM POSITIONING OF THE BOREHOLES AND CHARGES.  THE APPLICATION AND IMPORTANCE OF THESE TECHNIQUES IN THAT CIVIL ENGINEERING FIELD ARE STUDIED.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 1975 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CONTROLLED AND MONITORED ROCK EXCAVATIONS IN URBAN AREAS</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[TO PERMIT THE USE OF EXPLOSIVES ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN WAYS THAT WILL NOT DAMAGE EXISTING STRUCTURES, GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FROM CAREFUL MEASUREMENTS OF INTENSITY OF GROUND VIBRATIONS.  ACCURATE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOING THIS.  DAMAGE CRITERIA DEVELOPED IN SWEDEN ARE DISCUSSED AND DETAILS ARE GIVEN OF AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT IN CANADA.  A 3-COMPONENT PORTABLE SEISMOGRAPH WITH SEPARATE DETECTOR AND RECORDING MODULES WAS USED TO MONITOR THE BLASTS.  A TYPICAL VIBRATION RECORDING OF LONGITUDINAL, VERTICAL AND TRANSVERSE WAVE COMPONENTS CAUSED BY BLASTING IS ILLUSTRATED.  FIELD DATA IS PRESENTED AND INTERPRETED.  HUMAN SENSITIVITY TO VIBRATIONS IS DISCUSSED AND DISPLACEMENT AT GROUND SURFACE CAUSED BY SUBSURFACE SHOTS IS TABULATED.  CONCLUSIONS REACHED FROM PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE ARE LISTED WITH THE INTENTION OF PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR SAFE ROCK BLASTING OPERATIONS IN URBAN AREAS.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 1974 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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