MDS425 Blasting Techniques

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code MDS425
Name Blasting Techniques
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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. AHMET DAĞ


Course Goal

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

None

Resources

Lecture Notes and Books

Notes

Internet Resources, Scientific Articles, Seminar, Symposium and Congress Books, Higher Education Theses


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Gains knowledge on blasting courses.
LO02 Uses the computer effectively in solving blasting problems.
LO03 Uses computer effectively in explosion design.
LO04 Can interprets to blasting data.
LO05 Can process to explosion data.
LO06 Can manages to teamwork during a blasting process.
LO07 Can follow up-to-date blasting literature.
LO08 Knows blasting design parameters.
LO09 Gains knowledge of drilling holes.
LO10 Gains knowledge about the environmental effects of blasting.
LO11 Knows the stages of preparation before blasting.
LO12 Knows the process stages of after blasting.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students has sufficient knowledge on theoretical and applied subjects in the light of contemporary knowledge and scientific approaches in the field of mining. 3
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the knowledge she has received in the field of mining in multidisciplinary studies to produce solutions to the problems she has encountered.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Analyzes problems with the help of up-to-date information and makes inferences for solutions.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It applies physical, chemical, mechanical and mineralogical analyzes in accordance with TSE standards in field studies or laboratory conditions.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has the ability to analyze the engineering plans.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It dominates the machinery park in mining enterprises and can use them for the execution of mining activities.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students has the ability to solve the problems she encounters by working individually or in a team with other disciplines.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It constantly follows the developments in the mining field, as it knows that the information is not static. 2
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It can use printed publications or databases to obtain the necessary information in mining processes. 2
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği He/she carries out all his/her work in a planned way in order to constantly improve himself/herself and increase her knowledge level. 1
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses computers and other electronic resources in mining. 1
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses at least one foreign language at B1 General Level in order to communicate and access information.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Performs technical drawings by thinking in three dimensions in the studies she has done in her field.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It has the awareness of adhering to moral and ethical values while carrying out its mining activities.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It is aware of the need to prioritize the environment and the health of employees, as it has an infrastructure on Occupational Health and Safety awareness in mining and their legal obligations. 2
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows that the solutions to the problems in the mining field affect societies and communities, so they have information about the innovative applications and models developed.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction Lecture notes and indicated sources in references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
2 Importance of Drilling and Blasting and Relevance to Engineering, Fields of Drilling and Blasting. Fragmentation Mechanisms by Blasting Lecture notes and indicated sources in references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması
3 Explosives; Types, Characteristics, Distribution and Manufacturers, Ignition Systems; Types, Characteristics, Distribution and Manufacturers Lecture notes and indicated sources in references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
4 Hole Drilling Process,Hole Drilling Systems, Comparison of Drilling Methods.Aboveground and underground drilling Machines. Lecture notes and indicated sources in references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması, Problem Çözme
5 Materials and Mass Properties of Rock Units, Effects of blasting of rock properties Lecture notes and indicated sources in references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Bireysel Çalışma
6 Blasting Design Parameters,Blasting Geometry,Suggested Methods for Determining of specific charge,Determination of slice thickness. Lecture notes and indicated sources in references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme
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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
8 Mid-Term Exam Written exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma
9 Blasting Design Practices Lecture notes and indicated sources in references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay
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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Cost Analysis of Drilling and Blasting, Cost Account of Hole Drilling, Cost Analysis of Blasting. Lecture notes and indicated sources in references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme, Beyin Fırtınası
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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme, Benzetim
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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması
14 Evaluation of the results of ground vibration measurement with Case Studies Lecture notes and indicated sources in references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
15 Occupational Health and Safety Practices in Blasting Lecture notes and indicated sources in references Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası
16 Term Exams Written exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma
17 Term Exams Written exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma


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