Introduction In the field of mining, the quality and efficiency of blast fragmentation are critical factors influencing downstream processes, operational costs, and overall productivity. One significant factor affecting blast fragmentation is the presence of pre-existing cracks within the rock mass. These cracks can alter the behavior of explosive wave energy and significantly impact the size […]
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Effect of Stemming Length on Blasting Fragmentation Part 1
Giant MinerIntroduction Blasting is a crucial operation in the mining and construction industries, used to fragment rock masses to facilitate their excavation and processing (Taiwo et al., 2023). The effectiveness of blasting is heavily influenced by various parameters, among which stemming length plays a critical role. Stemming, the inert material used to fill the blast hole […]