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| Code | MDS425 |
| Name | Blasting Techniques |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| 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 Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AHMET MAHMUT KILIÇ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
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 | ||