Technical Program
FRAGBLAST 2025 Symposium and Exhibition Technical Program (Draft)
7 April
Day 1
11:00 - 13:30
REGISTRATION (HOTEL LOBBY)
REGISTRATION (HOTEL LOBBY)
13:30 - 14:30
OPENING SPEECHES
OPENING SPEECHES
14:30 - 15:00
EXHIBITION OPENING
COFFEE BREAK
15:00 - 17:00
TECHNICAL SESSION I - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION I - HALL I
15:00 - 15:30
xP-fan: A Model for Predicting Fragment Size Distributions from Blasting Using the Fragmentation-Energy Fan Principles (Keynote)
J. A. Sanchidrián, F. Ouchterlony
J. A. Sanchidrián, F. Ouchterlony
15:30 - 16:00
Effect of Blast Design Parameters on Blast Performance Metrics (Keynote)
P.D. Katsabanis, A. Parrillo Valiente
P.D. Katsabanis, A. Parrillo Valiente
16:00 - 16:30
Exploring the Complexities of Airblast Overpressure (Keynote)
C.K. McKenzie, A.S. Romphf
C.K. McKenzie, A.S. Romphf
16:30 - 17:00
Safe Procedures and Guidelines for Controlled Blasting in Indian Opencast Mines - Concerns and Commitments (Keynote)
P. Pal Roy
P. Pal Roy
17:00 - 17:20
COFFEE BREAK
17:20 - 18:20
TECHNICAL SESSION II - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION II - HALL I
17:20 - 17:40
Rockmass Characterization Using Near-field Ground Vibration Signatures in Surface Mines
N.V. Bhagade, V.M.S.R. Murthy
N.V. Bhagade, V.M.S.R. Murthy
17:40 - 18:00
Blast-Induced Vibrations and Strain Rate Effect in Slope Stability
F. B. Kuhnow
F. B. Kuhnow
18:00 - 18:20
Influence of Explosive Detonation Shock Loading and Gas Expansion on Blast Vibration
R. Yang
R. Yang
19:00 - 20:00
DINNER
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
20:00 - 00:00
WELCOME COCKTAIL
Lobby Bar
Lobby Bar
11:00 - 13:30
REGISTRATION (HOTEL LOBBY)
REGISTRATION (HOTEL LOBBY)
13:30 - 14:30
OPENING SPEECHES
OPENING SPEECHES
14:30 - 15:00
EXHIBITION OPENING
COFFEE BREAK
15:00 - 17:00
TECHNICAL SESSION I - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION I - HALL I
15:00 - 15:30
xP-fan: A Model for Predicting Fragment Size Distributions from Blasting Using The Fragmentation-Energy Fan Principles (Keynote)
J. A. Sanchidrián, F. Ouchterlony
J. A. Sanchidrián, F. Ouchterlony
15:30 - 16:00
Effect of Blast Design Parameters on Blast Performance Metrics (Keynote)
P.D. Katsabanis, A. Parrillo Valiente
P.D. Katsabanis, A. Parrillo Valiente
16:00 - 16:30
Exploring the Complexities of Airblast Overpressure (Keynote)
C.K. McKenzie, A.S. Romphf
C.K. McKenzie, A.S. Romphf
16:30 - 17:00
Safe Procedures and Guidelines for Controlled Blasting in Indian Opencast Mines - Concerns and Commitments (Keynote)
P. P. Roy
P. P. Roy
17:00 - 17:20
COFFEE BREAK
17:20 - 18:20
TECHNICAL SESSION II - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION II - HALL I
17:20 - 17:40
Rockmass Characterization Using Near-field Ground Vibration Signatures in Surface Mines
N.V. Bhagade, V.M.S.R. Murthy
N.V. Bhagade, V.M.S.R. Murthy
17:40 - 18:00
Blast-Induced Vibrations and Strain Rate Effect in Slope Stability
F. B. Kuhnow
F. B. Kuhnow
18:00 - 18:20
Influence of Explosive Detonation Shock Loading and Gas Expansion on Blast Vibration
R. Yang
R. Yang
19:00 - 20:00
DINNER
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
20:00 - 00:00
WELCOME COCKTAIL
Lobby Bar
Lobby Bar
11:00 - 13:30
REGISTRATION (HOTEL LOBBY)
REGISTRATION (HOTEL LOBBY)
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HALL II
17:20 - 18:20
TECHNICAL SESSION III - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION III - HALL II
17:20 - 17:40
Advances in Blast Hole Deviation Measurement Techniques
M.O. Ige, L. Kennelly
M.O. Ige, L. Kennelly
17:40 - 18:00
Identifying and Quantifying Drill Cuttings in Horizontal Holes
S. Ng’andu, C. Yi, M. Andersson
S. Ng’andu, C. Yi, M. Andersson
18:00 - 18:20
Detection of Cavities Lying Beneath a Blast Drill Pattern
D. Blair
D. Blair
19:00 - 20:00
DINNER
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
20:00 - 00:00
WELCOME COCKTAIL
Lobby Bar
Lobby Bar
11:00 - 13:30
REGISTRATION (HOTEL LOBBY)
REGISTRATION (HOTEL LOBBY)
-
HALL II
00:00 - 17:20
COFFEE BREAK
17:20 - 18:20
TECHNICAL SESSION III - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION III - HALL II
17:20 - 17:40
Advances in Blast Hole Deviation Measurement Techniques
M.O. Ige, L. Kennelly
M.O. Ige, L. Kennelly
17:40 - 18:00
Identifying and Quantifying Drill Cuttings in Horizontal Holes
S. Ng’andu, C. Yi, M. Andersson
S. Ng’andu, C. Yi, M. Andersson
18:00 - 18:20
Detection of Cavities Lying Beneath a Blast Drill Pattern
D. Blair
D. Blair
19:00 - 20:00
DINNER
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
20:00 - 00:00
WELCOME COCKTAIL
Lobby Bar
Lobby Bar
8 April
Day 2
09:00 - 10:50
TECHNICAL SESSION IV - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION IV - HALL I
09:00 - 09:30
Overview of Rock Blasting Theory and Its Engineering Applications (Keynote)
Z.X. Zhang
Z.X. Zhang
09:30 - 09:50
Next Phase Mine-to-MillTM Process Integration at a Very Large Open Pit Mine
S. Esen, P. Madrid
S. Esen, P. Madrid
09:50 - 10:10
The Influence of Mine Water on Site Investigation, Ground Conditions and Blast Planning
T. N. Little
T. N. Little
10:10 - 10:30
Numerical Blasting Simulation and Production Test of Open Pit Gold Mine Based on Ore Body Displacement Control
H. W. He, X. N. Shao, Z. W. Song, T. Liu, Z. Yu, Z. Fang, T. J. Han
H. W. He, X. N. Shao, Z. W. Song, T. Liu, Z. Yu, Z. Fang, T. J. Han
10:30 - 10:50
Breakout Relationships from Single Hole Blast Tests in Boulders
M. Sedghi, J. D. Aubertin
M. Sedghi, J. D. Aubertin
10:50 - 11:10
COFFEE BREAK / POSTER SESSION
11:10 - 13:00
TECHNICAL SESSION VI - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION VI - HALL I
11:10 - 11:40
Research Progress and Prospects of Blasting Excavation Technology for Ultra-Long and Ultra-Deep Tunnels in China (Keynote)
Y. Jia , N. Jiang, J. Sun , Y. Yao
Y. Jia , N. Jiang, J. Sun , Y. Yao
11:40 - 12:00
A Deep Learning Point Cloud Instance Segmentation Approach for Efficient Rock Fragmentation Analysis Using 3D LiDAR Data
M. Faramarzi, K. Esmaeili
M. Faramarzi, K. Esmaeili
12:00 - 12:20
Understanding The Philosophy of Blasting
G.G.U. Aksoy, C. O. Aksoy, O. Savas
G.G.U. Aksoy, C. O. Aksoy, O. Savas
12:20 - 12:40
Determination of Blasting Influence Zones for Mining Operations in Granite Quarries in The State of Kerala
V. K. Himanshu, N. K. Bhagat, R. K. Paswan, A. K. Vishwakarma, R. S. Yadav,
V. K. Himanshu, N. K. Bhagat, R. K. Paswan, A. K. Vishwakarma, R. S. Yadav,
12:40 - 13:00
Characterization of Muckpile Geometry in Quarry Blasting
P. Segarra, S. Gómez, J.A. Sanchidrián, L. Iglesias, Z. Ahmed, A. Fernandez
P. Segarra, S. Gómez, J.A. Sanchidrián, L. Iglesias, Z. Ahmed, A. Fernandez
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 15:50
TECHNICAL SESSION VIII - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION VIII - HALL I
14:00 - 14:30
An Energy-based Model to Predict Fragments of Bench Blasting (Keynote)
W. Lu, T. Meng, M. Chen, J. Zheng
W. Lu, T. Meng, M. Chen, J. Zheng
14:30 - 14:50
Experimental Study on Full-Field Strain Evolution in Blasthole Segmented Delay Blasting Based on 3D-DIC Technology
X. Wu, M. Gong, X. Luo, Y. Li, L. Gao, H. Wu
X. Wu, M. Gong, X. Luo, Y. Li, L. Gao, H. Wu
14:50 - 15:10
Machine Learning-Powered UAV Analysis for Predicting Rock Displacement Velocity in Jointed Overburden Benches in Opencast Coal & Limestone Mines
N. S. Chandrahas, A. S. Babu, T. M. Rao, S. H. Babu, K. Singh
N. S. Chandrahas, A. S. Babu, T. M. Rao, S. H. Babu, K. Singh
15:10 - 15:30
A Numerical Investigation of The Effect of Discontinuity Geometry and Property on Blast-induced Wave Propagation in Jointed Media
D. Ghadyani, A. Mortazavi
D. Ghadyani, A. Mortazavi
15:30 - 15:50
3D Hybrid Finite-Discrete Element Modelling of Dynamic Fracture Induced by Controlled Blasting
M. Kamran, H. Liu, D. Fukuda, D. Wu, G. Min, E. F. Salmi, E. Sellers, A. Chan
M. Kamran, H. Liu, D. Fukuda, D. Wu, G. Min, E. F. Salmi, E. Sellers, A. Chan
15:50 - 16:10
COFFEE BREAK
16:10 - 18:00
TECHNICAL SESSION X - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION X - HALL I
16:10 - 16:40
Fragment Size Distribution Measurement from 3D Photogrammetry Models: How Fine You Can Make It? A Critical Analysis (Keynote)
P. Segarra, J. A. Sanchidrián, L. Iglesias, S. Gómez, M. Pötsch, A. Gaich
P. Segarra, J. A. Sanchidrián, L. Iglesias, S. Gómez, M. Pötsch, A. Gaich
16:40 - 17:00
A Mine-to-Crusher Framework for Aggregate Operations – Part 2
B.O. Taiwo, A. Palangio, J. Manuel, F. Monteiro, N. F. Faria, D. Fonseca
B.O. Taiwo, A. Palangio, J. Manuel, F. Monteiro, N. F. Faria, D. Fonseca
17:00 - 17:20
Prediction of Blast-Induced Ground Vibrations in an Open-Pit Mine Using Data Analytics Techniques
K. Akomeah, S. Ghadernejad, K. Esmaeili
K. Akomeah, S. Ghadernejad, K. Esmaeili
17:20 - 17:40
Borehole Resolution Fragmentation Energy Reconciliation Accounting for Loading and Blast Movement
F. Faraj, P. Katsabanis, J. Arnal
F. Faraj, P. Katsabanis, J. Arnal
17:40 - 18:00
Role of Stem Plug in Blast Performance and Fragmentation Control
S. Kumar, M.P Roy, R. K. Paswan, V. K. Himanshu, A. K. Mishra
S. Kumar, M.P Roy, R. K. Paswan, V. K. Himanshu, A. K. Mishra
19:00 - 20:00
DINNER
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
20:00 - 22:00
PLAQUE CERAMONY & COCKTAIL
Seaside Garden
Seaside Garden
09:00 - 10:50
TECHNICAL SESSION IV - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION IV - HALL I
09:00 - 09:30
Overview of Rock Blasting Theory and Its Engineering Applications (Keynote)
Z.X. Zhang
Z.X. Zhang
09:30 - 09:50
Next Phase Mine-to-MillTM Process Integration at A Very Large Open Pit Mine
S. Esen, P. Madrid
S. Esen, P. Madrid
09:50 - 10:10
The Influence of Mine Water on Site Investigation, Ground Conditions and Blast Planning
T. N. Little
T. N. Little
10:10 - 10:30
Numerical Blasting Simulation and Production Test of Open Pit Gold Mine Based on Ore Body Displacement Control
H. W. He, X. N. Shao, Z. W. Song, T. Liu, Z. Yu, Z. Fang, T. J. Han
H. W. He, X. N. Shao, Z. W. Song, T. Liu, Z. Yu, Z. Fang, T. J. Han
10:30 - 10:50
The Effect of Specific Charge Factor on Energy Consumption Values of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Crushers
A. Tosun
A. Tosun
10:50 - 11:10
COFFEE BREAK / POSTER SESSION
11:10 - 13:00
TECHNICAL SESSION VI - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION VI - HALL I
11:10 - 11:40
Research Progress and Prospects of Blasting Excavation Technology for Ultra-Long and Ultra-Deep Tunnels in China (Keynote)
Y. Jia , N. Jiang, J. Sun , Y. Yao
Y. Jia , N. Jiang, J. Sun , Y. Yao
11:40 - 12:00
A Deep Learning Point Cloud Instance Segmentation Approach for Efficient Rock Fragmentation Analysis Using 3D LiDAR Data
M. Faramarzi, K. Esmaeili
M. Faramarzi, K. Esmaeili
12:00 - 12:20
Prediction of Pull in Face Blast of Underground Metalliferous Mines Using Machine Learning Approaches
A.K. Vishwakarma, V. K. Himanshu, S. Kumar, P. Sharma, K. Dey, M. P. Roy
A.K. Vishwakarma, V. K. Himanshu, S. Kumar, P. Sharma, K. Dey, M. P. Roy
12:20 - 12:40
Determination of Blasting Influence Zones For Mining Operations in Granite Quarries in The State of Kerala
V. K. Himanshu, N. K. Bhagat, R. K. Paswan, A. K. Vishwakarma, R. S. Yadav, P. Hembrom, A. P. Kaushik, C. Sawmliana
V. K. Himanshu, N. K. Bhagat, R. K. Paswan, A. K. Vishwakarma, R. S. Yadav, P. Hembrom, A. P. Kaushik, C. Sawmliana
12:40 - 13:00
Characterization of Muckpile Geometry in Quarry Blasting
P. Segarra, S. Gómez, J.A. Sanchidrián, L. Iglesias, Z. Ahmed, A. Fernandez
P. Segarra, S. Gómez, J.A. Sanchidrián, L. Iglesias, Z. Ahmed, A. Fernandez
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 15:50
TECHNICAL SESSION VIII - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION VIII - HALL I
14:00 - 14:30
An Energy-Based Model to Predict Fragments of Bench Blasting (Keynote)
W. Lu, T. Meng, M. Chen, J. Zheng
W. Lu, T. Meng, M. Chen, J. Zheng
14:30 - 14:50
Experimental Study on Full-Field Strain Evolution in Blasthole Segmented Delay Blasting Based on 3D-DIC Technology
X. Wu, M. Gong, X. Luo, Y. Li, L. Gao, H. Wu
X. Wu, M. Gong, X. Luo, Y. Li, L. Gao, H. Wu
14:50 - 15:10
Non-Parametric Modeling of Discrete Fracture Networks: Calibration and Validation in Quarry Environments S. Gómez, J. Sanchidrián, P. Segarra, L. Iglesias
15:10 - 15:30
A Numerical Investigation of The Effect of Discontinuity Geometry and Property on Blast-induced Wave Propagation in Jointed Media
D. Ghadyani, A. Mortazavi
D. Ghadyani, A. Mortazavi
15:30 - 15:50
3D Hybrid Finite-Discrete Element Modelling of Dynamic Fracture Induced by Controlled Blasting
M. Kamran, H. Liu, D. Fukuda, D. Wu, G. Min, E. F. Salmi, E. Sellers, A. Chan
M. Kamran, H. Liu, D. Fukuda, D. Wu, G. Min, E. F. Salmi, E. Sellers, A. Chan
15:50 - 16:10
COFFEE BREAK
16:10 - 18:00
TECHNICAL SESSION X - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION X - HALL I
16:10 - 16:40
Fragment Size Distribution Measurement from 3D Photogrammetry Models: How Fine Can You Make It? A Critical Analysis (Keynote)
P. Segarra, J. A. Sanchidrián, L. Iglesias, S. Gómez, M. Pötsch, A. Gaich
P. Segarra, J. A. Sanchidrián, L. Iglesias, S. Gómez, M. Pötsch, A. Gaich
16:40 - 17:00
A Mine-to-Crusher Framework for Aggregate Operations – Part 2
O. Taiwo, A. Palangio, J. Manuel, F. Monteiro, N. F. Faria, D. Fonseca
O. Taiwo, A. Palangio, J. Manuel, F. Monteiro, N. F. Faria, D. Fonseca
17:00 - 17:20
Prediction of Blast-Induced Ground Vibrations in an Open-Pit Mine Using Data Analytics Techniques
K. Akomeah, S. Ghadernejad, K. Esmaeili
K. Akomeah, S. Ghadernejad, K. Esmaeili
17:20 - 17:40
Borehole Resolution Fragmentation Energy Reconciliation Accounting for Loading and Blast Movement
F. Faraj, P. Katsabanis, J. Arnal
F. Faraj, P. Katsabanis, J. Arnal
17:40 - 18:00
Influence of Spacing-Burden Ratio on Fragmentation Distribution of Bench Blasting
J .W. Zheng, W. B. Lu, T. Meng, M. Chen, Y. Wang
J .W. Zheng, W. B. Lu, T. Meng, M. Chen, Y. Wang
19:00 - 20:00
DINNER
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
20:00 - 22:00
PLAQUE CERAMONY & COCKTAIL
Seaside Garden
Seaside Garden
09:00 - 10:50
TECHNICAL SESSION V - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION V - HALL II
09:30 - 09:50
Achieving Stable Final Slopes Using Modified Contour Blasting Technique with Large Hole Diameter - A Case Study in Highwall Mining
C. Sawmliana, S. Banerjee, R. K. Singh, P. Hembram, A. Kumar, A. K. Mishra
C. Sawmliana, S. Banerjee, R. K. Singh, P. Hembram, A. Kumar, A. K. Mishra
09:50 - 10:10
The Problem of Flyrock in a Limestone Quarry in Northern Italy: Analysis of the Causes and Mitigation Interventions
M. Cardu, D. Martinelli, J. Seccatore, M. Lara
M. Cardu, D. Martinelli, J. Seccatore, M. Lara
10:10 - 10:30
A Case Study of Ore Fragmentation Improvement and Explosive Saving in Production Blasting at Terrafame Mine
Z.X. Zhang, Z. Wang, J. Palencia, J. Torvi, A. Ullgren
Z.X. Zhang, Z. Wang, J. Palencia, J. Torvi, A. Ullgren
10:30 - 10:50
Analysis and Control of Vibration Effects of Bench Blasting on A Tunnel Construction Under an Open-Pit Mine
R. Varol
R. Varol
10:50 - 11:10
COFFEE BREAK / POSTER SESSION
11:10 - 13:00
TECHNICAL SESSION VII - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION VII - HALL II
11:40 - 12:00
Study on The Influence Mechanism of Rock Joints on The Excavation and Blasting of the Contour Formation of the Dam Abutment Slot
C. Ma, Y. Hu, Z. Yang, C. Xu
C. Ma, Y. Hu, Z. Yang, C. Xu
12:00 - 12:20
Formation Mechanisms and Extension Characteristics of Different Kinds of Cracks Induced by Inner and Outer Rock Blasting Effects
H.X. Zhou, Q.D. Gao, Z.D. Leng, Y.Q. Wang, Y Fan, G.F. Liu
H.X. Zhou, Q.D. Gao, Z.D. Leng, Y.Q. Wang, Y Fan, G.F. Liu
12:20 - 12:40
Optimizing Pit Geometry and Geotechnical Safety Through Effective Wall Control
B. Canesso, B. Almeida, V. Barcelos, C. Seebregts
B. Canesso, B. Almeida, V. Barcelos, C. Seebregts
12:40 - 13:00
Advanced Analysis of Blast Pile Fragmentation in Open-Pit Mining Utilizing 3D Point Cloud Technology
P. Li, S. Xie, H. Xia, D. Wang, Z. Xu
P. Li, S. Xie, H. Xia, D. Wang, Z. Xu
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 15:50
TECHNICAL SESSION IX - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION IX - HALL II
14:30 - 14:50
Where Energy Leads, Breakage Follows: Insights into the Interplay between Backbreak and Fragmentation
F. Faramarzi, B. Adamson
F. Faramarzi, B. Adamson
14:50 - 15:10
D&B Design Parameterization to Improve the Slope Condition and Achieve the Geometric Design of the Final Pit Through Modeling and application of the H&P Model Vibration Damage Criterion
R. Mondaca, C. Mardones, C. Gajardo
R. Mondaca, C. Mardones, C. Gajardo
15:10 - 15:30
Time–Frequency Analysis of Blasting Vibration Signals from an Open-pit Mine Based on a Modified Hilbert–Huang Algorithm
T. Han, S. Liu, G. Liu, L. Cheng, K. Chen, K. Hu, F. Yang, B. Hou
T. Han, S. Liu, G. Liu, L. Cheng, K. Chen, K. Hu, F. Yang, B. Hou
15:30 - 15:50
The Study on the Cumulative Damage Evolution Mechanism and Control of Rock Joints under Frequent Blasting Disturbances
Y. Dong, Y. Hu, G. Li, M. Liu, Z. Yang, C. Ma
Y. Dong, Y. Hu, G. Li, M. Liu, Z. Yang, C. Ma
15:50 - 16:10
COFFEE BREAK
16:10 - 18:00
TECHNICAL SESSION XI - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XI - HALL II
16:40 - 17:00
Study of Post-Detonation Fumes Generated by Detonation of Commercial Explosives in Underground Metalliferous Mine
F. Ali, V. K. Himanshu, B.M.P Pingua, A. Kumar, R. S. Yadav, M. P. Roy, C. Sawmliana
F. Ali, V. K. Himanshu, B.M.P Pingua, A. Kumar, R. S. Yadav, M. P. Roy, C. Sawmliana
17:00 - 17:20
Impact of Short Delays and Ultra-High Energy Explosives on Pattern Expansion and Productivity
G. H. Valer, R. R. Oriundo, M. H. Huamani
G. H. Valer, R. R. Oriundo, M. H. Huamani
17:20 - 17:40
Calculation and Measurement of Peak Explosion Pressure at the Interface Between Emulsion Explosive and Rock
Z. Guo, W. Sheng, S. Xie, Q. Wang, P. Li, H. Zhang, Q. Hu, Z. He
Z. Guo, W. Sheng, S. Xie, Q. Wang, P. Li, H. Zhang, Q. Hu, Z. He
17:40 - 18:00
New Methodology for Excavation of High Drawbells With Preloading
A. Díaz Berríos, N. Jamett, A. Berg, P. Arriagada
A. Díaz Berríos, N. Jamett, A. Berg, P. Arriagada
19:00 - 20:00
DINNER
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
20:00 - 22:00
PLAQUE CERAMONY & COCTAIL
Seaside Garden
Seaside Garden
09:00 - 10:50
TECHNICAL SESSION V - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION V - HALL II
09:30 - 09:50
Achieving Stable Final Slopes Using Modified Contour Blasting Technique with Large Hole Diameter - A Case Study in Highwall Mining
C. Sawmliana, S. Banerjee, R. K. Singh, P. Hembram, A. Kumar, A. K. Mishra
C. Sawmliana, S. Banerjee, R. K. Singh, P. Hembram, A. Kumar, A. K. Mishra
09:50 - 10:10
The Problem of Flyrock in A Limestone Quarry in Northern Italy: Analysis of The Causes and Mitigation Interventions
M. Cardu, D. Martinelli, J. Seccatore, M. Lara
M. Cardu, D. Martinelli, J. Seccatore, M. Lara
10:10 - 10:30
A Case Study of Ore Fragmentation Improvement and Explosive Saving in Production Blasting at Terrafame Mine
Z.X. Zhang, Z. Wang, J. Palencia, J. Torvi, A. Ullgren
Z.X. Zhang, Z. Wang, J. Palencia, J. Torvi, A. Ullgren
10:30 - 10:50
The Environmental Effects of Plaster Stemming Method in an Underground Blasting and Its Evaluation in Terms of Efficiency
H. Cevizci, A. Sümer
H. Cevizci, A. Sümer
10:50 - 11:10
COFFEE BREAK / POSTER SESSION
11:10 - 13:00
TECHNICAL SESSION VII - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION VII - HALL II
11:40 - 12:00
Study on The Influence Mechanism of Rock Joints on The Excavation and Blasting of The Contour Formation of The Dam Abutment Slot
C. Ma, Y. Hu, Z. Yang, C. Xu
C. Ma, Y. Hu, Z. Yang, C. Xu
12:00 - 12:20
Formation Mechanisms and Extension Characteristics of Different Kinds of Cracks Induced by Inner and Outer Rock Blasting Effects
H.X Zhou, Q.D Gao, Z.D Leng, Y.Q Wang, Y Fan, G.F Liu
H.X Zhou, Q.D Gao, Z.D Leng, Y.Q Wang, Y Fan, G.F Liu
12:20 - 12:40
Investigation of The Integration of Segment Anything Model (Sam) in Determining The Blasted Fragment Size Distribution
İ. C. Engin
İ. C. Engin
12:40 - 13:00
Advanced Analysis of Blast Pile Fragmentation in Open-Pit Mining Utilizing 3D Point Cloud Technology
P. Li, S. Xie, H. Xia, D. Wang, Z. Xu
P. Li, S. Xie, H. Xia, D. Wang, Z. Xu
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 15:50
TECHNICAL SESSION IX - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION IX - HALL II
14:30 - 14:50
Where Energy Leads, Breakage Follows: Insights into the Interplay between Backbreak and Fragmentation
F. Faramarzi, B. Adamson
F. Faramarzi, B. Adamson
14:50 - 15:10
D&B Design Parameterization to Improve the Slope Condition and Achieve the Geometric Design of the Final Pit Through Modeling and application of the H&P Model Vibration Damage Criterion
R. Mondaca, C. Mardones, C. Gajardo
R. Mondaca, C. Mardones, C. Gajardo
15:10 - 15:30
Time-Frequency Analysis of Blasting Vibration Signals from An Open-pit Mine Based on A Modified Hilbert–Huang Algorithm
T. Han, S. Liu, G. Liu, L. Cheng, K. Chen, K. Hu, F. Yang, B. Hou
T. Han, S. Liu, G. Liu, L. Cheng, K. Chen, K. Hu, F. Yang, B. Hou
15:30 - 15:50
The Study on the Cumulative Damage Evolution Mechanism and Control of Rock Joints under Frequent Blasting Disturbances
Y. Dong, Y. Hu, G. Li, M. Liu, Z. Yang, C. Ma
Y. Dong, Y. Hu, G. Li, M. Liu, Z. Yang, C. Ma
15:50 - 16:10
COFFEE BREAK
16:10 - 18:00
TECHNICAL SESSION XI - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XI - HALL II
16:40 - 17:00
Study of Post-Detonation Fumes Generated by Detonation of Commercial Explosives in Underground Metalliferous Mine
F. Ali, V. K. Himanshu, B.M.P Pingua, A. Kumar, R. S. Yadav, M. P. Roy, C. Sawmliana
F. Ali, V. K. Himanshu, B.M.P Pingua, A. Kumar, R. S. Yadav, M. P. Roy, C. Sawmliana
17:00 - 17:20
Impact of Short Delays and Ultra-High Energy Explosives on Pattern Expansion and Productivity
G. H. Valer, R. R. Oriundo, M. H. Huamani
G. H. Valer, R. R. Oriundo, M. H. Huamani
17:20 - 17:40
Calculation and Measurement of Peak Explosion Pressure at The Interface Between Emulsion Explosive and Rock
Z. Guo, W. Sheng, S. Xie, Q. Wang, P. Li, H. Zhang, Q. Hu, Z. He
Z. Guo, W. Sheng, S. Xie, Q. Wang, P. Li, H. Zhang, Q. Hu, Z. He
17:40 - 18:00
New Methodology for Excavation of High Drawbells With Preloading
A. Díaz Berríos, N. Jamett, A. Berg, P. Arriagada
A. Díaz Berríos, N. Jamett, A. Berg, P. Arriagada
19:00 - 20:00
DINNER
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
20:00 - 22:00
PLAQUE CERAMONY & COCKTAIL
Seaside Garden
Seaside Garden
9 April
Day 3
09:00 - 10:50
TECHNICAL SESSION XII - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XII - HALL I
09:00 - 09:30
Advancing Drill & Blast Design and Decision Support for Sustainable Mine Process Optimisation Strategies (Keynote)
I. Onederra
I. Onederra
09:30 - 09:50
Single and Composite Strata Blasting for Removal of Coal and OB in an Opencast Mine Operating with Surface Miner
P. Pal Roy, A. Kumar
P. Pal Roy, A. Kumar
09:50 - 10:10
Comparison of Face Drilling Systems in Bakibaba Underground Mine
İ. Dınmaz, H. İ. İpekoğlu
İ. Dınmaz, H. İ. İpekoğlu
10:10 - 10:30
Mechanized Alternative for Pre-Split Loading in Open Pit Mining
G. H. Valer, R. R. Oriundo, M. H. Huamani
G. H. Valer, R. R. Oriundo, M. H. Huamani
10:30 - 10:50
Blasting Excavation of Deepwater Seabed Annular Embedded Caisson Foundation Pit
X. W. Huang, Y. S. Jia, Y. Wu, C. B. Liu, H. G. Wang, C. Wang
X. W. Huang, Y. S. Jia, Y. Wu, C. B. Liu, H. G. Wang, C. Wang
10:50 - 11:10
COFFEE BREAK
11:10 - 13:10
TECHNICAL SESSION XIV - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XIV - HALL I
11:10 - 11:30
Using Air Decks to Achieve Superior Blast Outcomes – The Mechanics Behind the Air Decking
G.S. Lopes, J. Hawinkel , J. Furtney
G.S. Lopes, J. Hawinkel , J. Furtney
11:30 - 11:50
From Bench to Mill: The X2Mill Solution for Optimized Blasting and Downstream Operations
J. Navarro, P. Vergara, F. Tapia, L. Martínez, P. Couceiro, J. Bázquez, P. Ravanal, C. Astorga, J. Madrid, M. Galleguillos
J. Navarro, P. Vergara, F. Tapia, L. Martínez, P. Couceiro, J. Bázquez, P. Ravanal, C. Astorga, J. Madrid, M. Galleguillos
11:50 - 12:10
Application of FDEM in Blasting Fragmentation of the Jointed Rock Mass
C. Xu, Y. Hu, G. Li
C. Xu, Y. Hu, G. Li
12:10 - 12:30
Numerical and Field Blast Analysis of Damage Distribution in Jointed Rock Masses under Blast Loads
M. Dotto, Y. Pourrahimian
M. Dotto, Y. Pourrahimian
12:30 - 12:50
Optimization of Blast Fragmentation in Open-Pit Mining Through Numerical Modelling and Blast Simulation
N. Neogi, A. K. Diwakar, S. Halder, K. Ritesh, S. Kumar
N. Neogi, A. K. Diwakar, S. Halder, K. Ritesh, S. Kumar
12:50 - 13:10
Geomechanical Simulation of Blast Damage in Open-Pit Mining
S. Taoum, E. Coarita
S. Taoum, E. Coarita
13:10 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 15:00
TECHNICAL SESSION XVI - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XVI - HALL I
14:00 - 14:20
Co-simulation of Rock Blasting Crater by Finite and Discrete Element Methods and the Experiment Validation
Q.D. Gao, Y.B. Yang, Q. Yang, W.B. Lu, Y.Q. Wang, Z.D. Leng
Q.D. Gao, Y.B. Yang, Q. Yang, W.B. Lu, Y.Q. Wang, Z.D. Leng
14:20 - 14:40
A Numerical Study on the Relationship Between Burden and Rock Breakage in Full-scale Single-hole Bench Blasting
K. Rong, Z. Zhang, A. Aladejare, L. Chi
K. Rong, Z. Zhang, A. Aladejare, L. Chi
14:40 - 15:00
Comparison of PBM and S-ALE Methods in Modelling of Blast Fragmentation of a Mortar Cylinder
H. Åhlin, C. Yi, D. Johansson
H. Åhlin, C. Yi, D. Johansson
19:30 - 00:00
GALA DINNER
Hall I- II
Hall I- II
09:00 - 10:50
TECHNICAL SESSION XII - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XII - HALL I
09:00 - 09:30
Advancing Drill & Blast Design and Decision Support for Sustainable Mine Process Optimisation Strategies (Keynote)
I. Onederra
I. Onederra
09:30 - 09:50
Single and Composite Strata Blasting for Removal of Coal and OB in an Opencast Mine Operating with Surface Miner
P. P. Roy, A. Kumar
P. P. Roy, A. Kumar
09:50 - 10:10
Comparison of Face Drilling Systems in Bakibaba Underground Mine
İ. Dınmaz, H. İ. İpekoğlu
İ. Dınmaz, H. İ. İpekoğlu
10:10 - 10:30
Mechanized Alternative for Pre-Split Loading in Open Pit Mining
G. H. Valer, R. R. Oriundo, M. H. Huamani
G. H. Valer, R. R. Oriundo, M. H. Huamani
10:30 - 10:50
Blasting Excavation of Deepwater Seabed Annular Embedded Caisson Foundation Pit
X. W. Huang, Y. S. Jia, Y. Wu, C. B. Liu, H. G. Wang, C. Wang
X. W. Huang, Y. S. Jia, Y. Wu, C. B. Liu, H. G. Wang, C. Wang
10:50 - 11:10
COFFEE BREAK
11:10 - 12:50
TECHNICAL SESSION XIV - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XIV - HALL I
11:10 - 11:30
Using Air Decks to Achieve Superior Blast Outcomes – The Mechanics Behind The Air Decking
G.S. Lopes, J. Hawinkel , J. Furtney
G.S. Lopes, J. Hawinkel , J. Furtney
11:30 - 11:50
From Bench to Mill: The X2Mill Solution for Optimized Blasting and Downstream Operations
J. Navarro, P. Vergara, F. Tapia, L. Martínez, P. Couceiro, J. Bázquez, P. Ravanal, C. Astorga, J. Madrid, M. Galleguillos
J. Navarro, P. Vergara, F. Tapia, L. Martínez, P. Couceiro, J. Bázquez, P. Ravanal, C. Astorga, J. Madrid, M. Galleguillos
11:50 - 12:10
Application of FDEM in Blasting Fragmentation of The Jointed Rock Mass
C. Xu, Y. Hu, G. Li
C. Xu, Y. Hu, G. Li
12:10 - 12:30
Numerical and Field Blast Analysis of Damage Distribution in Jointed Rock Masses Under Blast Loads
M. Dotto, Y. Pourrahimian
M. Dotto, Y. Pourrahimian
12:30 - 12:50
Optimization of Blast Fragmentation in Open-Pit Mining Through Numerical Modelling and Blast Simulation
N. Neogi, A. K. Diwakar, S. Halder, K. Ritesh, S. Kumar
N. Neogi, A. K. Diwakar, S. Halder, K. Ritesh, S. Kumar
12:50 - 13:10
Geomechanical Simulation of Blast Damage in Open-Pit Mining
S. Taoum, E. Coarita
S. Taoum, E. Coarita
13:10 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 15:20
TECHNICAL SESSION XVI - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XVI - HALL I
14:00 - 14:20
Optimization and Precision in Mining, The Simfrag Model
A. Luna, J. Cárdenas
A. Luna, J. Cárdenas
14:20 - 14:40
A Numerical Study on the Relationship Between Burden and Rock Breakage in Full-scale Single-hole Bench Blasting
K. Rong, Z. Zhang, A. Aladejare, L. Chi
K. Rong, Z. Zhang, A. Aladejare, L. Chi
14:40 - 15:00
Comparison of PBM and S-ALE Methods in Modelling of Blast Fragmentation of A Mortar Cylinder
H. Åhlin, C. Yi, D. Johansson
H. Åhlin, C. Yi, D. Johansson
15:00 - 15:20
Co-simulation of Rock Blasting Crater by Finite and Discrete Element Methods and the Experiment Validation
Q.D. Gao, Y.B. Yang, Q. Yang, W.B. Lu, Y.Q. Wang, Z.D. Leng
Q.D. Gao, Y.B. Yang, Q. Yang, W.B. Lu, Y.Q. Wang, Z.D. Leng
19:30 - 00:00
GALA DINNER
Hall I- II
Hall I- II
09:00 - 10:50
TECHNICAL SESSION XIII - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XIII - HALL II
09:30 - 09:50
Optimized Blast Design Method to Protect the Places Very Close to Blasts Through Seismic Energy Damping
G.G.U. Aksoy, C. O. Aksoy, O. Savas
G.G.U. Aksoy, C. O. Aksoy, O. Savas
09:50 - 10:10
Prediction of Blasting Vibration Peak Velocity by Integrating SSA Strategy and RF Algorithms
C. Xu, C. Wang, Y. Zhu, Y. Hu
C. Xu, C. Wang, Y. Zhu, Y. Hu
10:10 - 10:30
Evaluations of Permitted Electronic Detonators for Replacement of Electric Detonators in Underground Coal Mines of India
A. Kumar, C. Sawmliana, S. Banerjee, F. Ali, A.K. Mishra
A. Kumar, C. Sawmliana, S. Banerjee, F. Ali, A.K. Mishra
10:30 - 10:50
Research on the Thermal Decomposition Characteristics of On-site Mixed Emulsion Explosives Containing Castor Oil
D. Wang, S. Ding, H. Li, H. Liang, J. Zeng, M. Zhang
D. Wang, S. Ding, H. Li, H. Liang, J. Zeng, M. Zhang
10:50 - 11:10
COFFEE BREAK
11:10 - 13:10
TECHNICAL SESSION XV - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XV - HALL II
11:10 - 11:30
Data-Driven Optimization of Quarry Operations: Integrating Drilling Data for Rock Mass Characterization
A. Fernandez, P. Segarra J.A. Sanchidrián, J. Herrero, Z. Ahmed
A. Fernandez, P. Segarra J.A. Sanchidrián, J. Herrero, Z. Ahmed
11:30 - 11:50
A Case Study of Double-Detonator Placement on Rock Fragmentation in Kevitsa Mine
L.Y. Chi, Z.X. Zhang, P. Bergström, S. Haugen, M. Andersson, C.E. Cardenas, E. Huhta
L.Y. Chi, Z.X. Zhang, P. Bergström, S. Haugen, M. Andersson, C.E. Cardenas, E. Huhta
11:50 - 12:10
Recovery of Postponed Reserves Based on A Design with A High Drawbell in El Teniente Mine – Codelco Chile
H. Constanzo, M. Benavides, M. Gallardo, F. Hidalgo Pérez
H. Constanzo, M. Benavides, M. Gallardo, F. Hidalgo Pérez
12:10 - 12:30
Enhanced Signature Hole Test Protocol for Vibration Model Calibration and Burden-Dependent Breakout Analysis
J. D. Aubertin, M. Sedghi, M. Prince, O. Abou Sharebain
J. D. Aubertin, M. Sedghi, M. Prince, O. Abou Sharebain
12:30 - 12:50
Improvement of Rock Fragmentation in Blasting Using Smart Stem: A Shear Thickening Fluid-Based Stemming Material
G. Kim, G. Choi, Y. Jeong, G. Min, E. Mikami, D. Fukuda, Y. Kawamura, Y. Ko, M. Chung, S. Cho
G. Kim, G. Choi, Y. Jeong, G. Min, E. Mikami, D. Fukuda, Y. Kawamura, Y. Ko, M. Chung, S. Cho
12:50 - 13:10
Slope Stability Through the Application of Low-Energy Explosives Technology
D. Gamarra, J. Cárdenas
D. Gamarra, J. Cárdenas
13:10 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 15:00
TECHNICAL SESSION XVII - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XVII - HALL II
14:00 - 14:20
Productivity Increase and Cost Reduction in Open Pit Mines with the Application of High Energy Explosives
L. Huaroc, J. Cárdenas, J. Lazarte, J. Salvador
L. Huaroc, J. Cárdenas, J. Lazarte, J. Salvador
14:20 - 14:40
Control Techniques for the Reduction of NOx Fumes on Reactive Ground
O. Quispe, A. Huaman, B. Fernández, H. Espinoza, J. Cárdenas
O. Quispe, A. Huaman, B. Fernández, H. Espinoza, J. Cárdenas
14:40 - 15:00
New Methodology for Calculating Dynamic Pressure
J. Hurtado, J. Cárdenas
J. Hurtado, J. Cárdenas
19:30 - 00:00
GALA DINNER
Hall I- II
Hall I- II
09:00 - 10:50
TECHNICAL SESSION XIII - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XIII - HALL II
09:30 - 09:50
A Study on The Comparison of Different Methods for Data Generation for Evaluating Blasting Efficiency in Small Scale Mining Operation
O. Guler, M. Kun
O. Guler, M. Kun
09:50 - 10:10
Prediction of Blasting Vibration Peak Velocity by Integrating SSA Strategy and RF Algorithms
C. Xu, C. Wang, Y. Zhu, Y. Hu
C. Xu, C. Wang, Y. Zhu, Y. Hu
10:10 - 10:30
Evaluations of Permitted Electronic Detonators for Replacement of Electric Detonators in Underground Coal Mines of India
A. Kumar, C. Sawmliana, S. Banerjee, F. Ali, A.K. Mishra
A. Kumar, C. Sawmliana, S. Banerjee, F. Ali, A.K. Mishra
10:30 - 10:50
Research on the Thermal Decomposition Characteristics of On-site Mixed Emulsion Explosives Containing Castor Oil
D. Wang, S. Ding, H. Li, H. Liang, J. Zeng, M. Zhang
D. Wang, S. Ding, H. Li, H. Liang, J. Zeng, M. Zhang
10:50 - 11:10
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 - 11:50
A Case Study of Double-Detonator Placement on Rock Fragmentation in Kevitsa Mine
L.Y. Chi, Z.X. Zhang, P. Bergström, S. Haugen, M. Andersson, C.E. Cardenas, E. Huhta
L.Y. Chi, Z.X. Zhang, P. Bergström, S. Haugen, M. Andersson, C.E. Cardenas, E. Huhta
11:10 - 12:50
TECHNICAL SESSION XV - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XV - HALL II
11:50 - 12:10
Recovery of Postponed Reserves Based on A Design With A High Drawbell in El Teniente Mine – Codelco Chile
H. Constanzo, M. Benavides, M. Gallardo, F. Hidalgo Pérez
H. Constanzo, M. Benavides, M. Gallardo, F. Hidalgo Pérez
11:10 - 11:30
Data-Driven Optimization of Quarry Operations: Integrating Drilling Data for Rock Mass Characterization
A. Fernandez, P. Segarra J.A. Sanchidrián, J. Herrero, Z. Ahmed
A. Fernandez, P. Segarra J.A. Sanchidrián, J. Herrero, Z. Ahmed
12:10 - 12:30
Classification and Prediction of Blast-Induced Flyrock Distance Using Machine Learning Methods
Y. Ağan, T. Hüdaverdi
Y. Ağan, T. Hüdaverdi
12:30 - 12:50
Improvement of Rock Fragmentation in Blasting Using Smart Stem: A Shear Thickening Fluid-Based Stemming Material
G. Kim, G. Choi, Y. Jeong, G. Min, E. Mikami, D. Fukuda, Y. Kawamura, Y. Ko, M. Chung, S. Cho
G. Kim, G. Choi, Y. Jeong, G. Min, E. Mikami, D. Fukuda, Y. Kawamura, Y. Ko, M. Chung, S. Cho
12:50 - 13:10
Slope Stability Through The Application of Low-Energy Explosives Technology
D. Gamarra, J. Cárdenas
D. Gamarra, J. Cárdenas
13:10 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 15:00
TECHNICAL SESSION XVII - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XVII - HALL II
14:00 - 14:20
Productivity Increase and Cost Reduction in Open Pit Mines with the Application of High Energy Explosives
L. Huaroc, M. Cari, J. Lazarte, J. Cárdenas
L. Huaroc, M. Cari, J. Lazarte, J. Cárdenas
14:20 - 14:40
Control Techniques for the Reduction of NOx Fumes on Reactive Ground
O. Quispe, A. Huaman, B. Fernández, H. Espinoza, J. Cárdenas
O. Quispe, A. Huaman, B. Fernández, H. Espinoza, J. Cárdenas
14:40 - 15:00
New Methodology for Calculating Dynamic Pressure
J. Hurtado, J. Cárdenas
J. Hurtado, J. Cárdenas
19:30 - 00:00
GALA DINNER
Hall I- II
Hall I- II
10 April
Day 4
09:00 - 10:40
TECHNICAL SESSION XVIII - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XVIII - HALL I
09:00 - 09:20
Evaluation of Bench Blast Reduction Ratio and Fragmentation Efficiency in Quarry Operations
E. Kahraman, B. O. Taiwo, C. Savaliya, S. Varak
E. Kahraman, B. O. Taiwo, C. Savaliya, S. Varak
09:20 - 09:40
Numerical Simulation Method and Application of Hydraulic Grade Material Extraction at Engineering Scale
G. Li, Y. Hu, C. Xu, Z. Yang, Y. Dong, M. Liu
G. Li, Y. Hu, C. Xu, Z. Yang, Y. Dong, M. Liu
09:40 - 10:00
Prediction of Open-pit Rock Fragmentation Using A Damage Mechanical Model
S. Taoum, E. Coarita
S. Taoum, E. Coarita
10:00 - 10:20
Prediction of Blast Induced Fragment Sizes Using Machine Learning
A. R. Khodayari, C. Xu, P.C. Dare-Bryan, V. Lapcevic, E. Sellers, P.A. Dowd
A. R. Khodayari, C. Xu, P.C. Dare-Bryan, V. Lapcevic, E. Sellers, P.A. Dowd
10:20 - 10:40
Optimized Blast Design Method to Protect The Places Very Close to Blasts Through Seismic Energy Damping
G.G.U. Aksoy, C. O. Aksoy, O. Savas
G.G.U. Aksoy, C. O. Aksoy, O. Savas
10:40 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - 12:40
TECHNICAL SESSION XX - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XX - HALL I
11:00 - 11:20
Development of Machine Learning Based Predictive Models to Forecast Induced Ground Vibration from Blasting in A Big Opencast Coal Mine
A. K. Mishra, H. Agarwal, V. K. Himanshu, A. K. Vishwakarma, M. P. Roy
A. K. Mishra, H. Agarwal, V. K. Himanshu, A. K. Vishwakarma, M. P. Roy
11:20 - 11:40
Optimization of The Drilling and Blasting Process Through Seismic Characterization for Areas of A Large-scale Mining Project Near Critical Infrastructure and Caverns Located in The Amazon Rainforest
N. Ortega, R. Parra, S. Venegas, C. Troncoso
N. Ortega, R. Parra, S. Venegas, C. Troncoso
11:40 - 12:00
Demystifying Flyrock
A.K. Raina
A.K. Raina
12:00 - 12:20
Rehabilitation Practices in A Quarry to Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Blasting
S. Bağdatlı, A. Kahriman, E. A. Dondurmacı, B. Ertuğrul, U. Özirkin
S. Bağdatlı, A. Kahriman, E. A. Dondurmacı, B. Ertuğrul, U. Özirkin
12:20 - 12:40
Generation and Evolution of Rayleigh Wave Induced by Rock Blasting Based on 2D-3D Co-simulation
Y.B. Yang, Q.D. Gao, Y. Fan, Z.W. Yang, Y.Q. Wang, Z.D. Leng
Y.B. Yang, Q.D. Gao, Y. Fan, Z.W. Yang, Y.Q. Wang, Z.D. Leng
12:40 - 13:00
Machine Learning-Powered UAV Analysis for Predicting Rock Displacement Velocity in Jointed Overburden Benches in Opencast Coal & Limestone Mines
N. S. Chandrahas, A. S. Babu, T. M. Rao, S. H. Babu, K. Singh
N. S. Chandrahas, A. S. Babu, T. M. Rao, S. H. Babu, K. Singh
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 16:00
TECHNICAL SESSION XXII - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XXII - HALL I
14:00 - 14:20
Breakout Relationships from Single Hole Blast Tests in Boulders
M. Sedghi, J. D. Aubertin
M. Sedghi, J. D. Aubertin
14:20 - 14:40
Experimental and Numerical Study on the Transmitted Shock Wave from A Blasthole
R. Raghavaraju, B. Mohanty
R. Raghavaraju, B. Mohanty
14:40 - 15:00
Development of a Coupled Numerical Simulator Incorporating Key Processes in Rock Blasting with the Help of High-performance Computing
D. Fukuda, Osamu Tashiro, Wataru Ikawa, G. Min, Y. Takahashi, T. Saburi, S. Kubota
D. Fukuda, Osamu Tashiro, Wataru Ikawa, G. Min, Y. Takahashi, T. Saburi, S. Kubota
15:00 - 15:20
A Digital Twin Approach to Rock Blasting Using AI And 3D Blast Fragmentation Model
V. Lapcevic, D. Saiang, D. Castro
V. Lapcevic, D. Saiang, D. Castro
15:20 - 15:40
Enhanced Signature Hole Test Protocol for Vibration Model Calibration and Burden-Dependent Breakout Analysis
J. D. Aubertin, M. Sedghi, M. Prince, O. Abou Sharebain
J. D. Aubertin, M. Sedghi, M. Prince, O. Abou Sharebain
15:40 - 16:00
Technical and Operational Assurance of Blasting Near Neighboring Structures
P.C. Fernández, H.O. Romero, C.C. Gajardo
P.C. Fernández, H.O. Romero, C.C. Gajardo
16:00 - 16:30
CLOSING SESSION / HALL I
09:00 - 10:40
TECHNICAL SESSION XVIII - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XVIII - HALL I
09:00 - 09:20
Evaluation of Bench Blast Reduction Ratio and Fragmentation Efficiency in Quarry Operations
E. Kahraman, B. O. Taiwo, C. Savaliya, S. Varak
E. Kahraman, B. O. Taiwo, C. Savaliya, S. Varak
09:20 - 09:40
Numerical Simulation Method and Application of Hydraulic Grade Material Extraction at Engineering Scale
G. Li, Y. Hu, C. Xu, Z. Yang, Y. Dong, M. Liu
G. Li, Y. Hu, C. Xu, Z. Yang, Y. Dong, M. Liu
09:40 - 10:00
Prediction of Open-pit Rock Fragmentation Using a Damage Mechanical Model
S. Taoum, E. Coarita
S. Taoum, E. Coarita
10:00 - 10:20
Prediction of Blast Induced Fragment Sizes Using Machine Learning
A. R. Khodayari, C. Xu, P.C. Dare-Bryan, V. Lapcevic, E. Sellers, P.A. Dowd
A. R. Khodayari, C. Xu, P.C. Dare-Bryan, V. Lapcevic, E. Sellers, P.A. Dowd
10:20 - 10:40
A Study on The Comparison of Different Methods for Data Generation for Evaluating Blasting Efficiency in Small Scale Mining Operation
O. Guler, M. Kun
O. Guler, M. Kun
10:40 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - 13:00
TECHNICAL SESSION XX - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XX - HALL I
11:00 - 11:20
Development of Machine Learning Based Predictive Models to Forecast Induced Ground Vibration from Blasting in A Big Opencast Coal Mine
A. K. Mishra, H. Agarwal, V. K. Himanshu, A. K. Vishwakarma, M. P. Roy
A. K. Mishra, H. Agarwal, V. K. Himanshu, A. K. Vishwakarma, M. P. Roy
11:20 - 11:40
Optimization and Precision in Mining, The Simfrag Model
A. Luna, J. Cárdenas
A. Luna, J. Cárdenas
11:40 - 12:00
Demystifying Flyrock
A.K. Raina
A.K. Raina
12:00 - 12:20
Rehabilitation Practices in A Quarry to Reduce the Environmental Impacts of Blasting
S. Bağdatlı, A. Kahriman, E. A. Dondurmacı, B. Ertuğrul, U. Özirkin
S. Bağdatlı, A. Kahriman, E. A. Dondurmacı, B. Ertuğrul, U. Özirkin
12:20 - 12:40
Generation and Evolution of Rayleigh Wave Induced by Rock Blasting Based on 2D-3D Co-simulation
Y.B. Yang, Q.D. Gao, Y. Fan, Z.W. Yang, Y.Q. Wang, Z.D. Leng
Y.B. Yang, Q.D. Gao, Y. Fan, Z.W. Yang, Y.Q. Wang, Z.D. Leng
12:40 - 13:00
Non-Parametric Modeling of Discrete Fracture Networks: Calibration and Validation in Quarry Environments S. Gómez, J.A. Sanchidrián, P. Segarra, L. Iglesias
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 16:00
TECHNICAL SESSION XXII - HALL I
TECHNICAL SESSION XXII - HALL I
14:00 - 14:20
Increasing Mine Productivity by Applying Screening Effect and Vibration Modeling
L. Muñoz, A. Andrades, R. Macedo, L. Steffen
L. Muñoz, A. Andrades, R. Macedo, L. Steffen
14:20 - 14:40
Optimization Design of Drawbell: Application of Drilling and Blast Lessons in El Teniente
M. Gallardo Quiroz, H. Constanzo Beitia, J. Diaz Salas, F. Hidalgo Pérez
M. Gallardo Quiroz, H. Constanzo Beitia, J. Diaz Salas, F. Hidalgo Pérez
14:40 - 15:00
Vibration Characteristics and Safety Control of Double-Arch Tunnels Without the Center Wall During Blasting Excavation: A Case Study
W. Jiang, Q.D. Gao, Y.Q. Wang, X. Gao, K.T. Li
W. Jiang, Q.D. Gao, Y.Q. Wang, X. Gao, K.T. Li
15:00 - 15:20
Monitoring Dynamic Pressures and Ground Vibrations in Mining Blasting Operations Using Cross Blasthole Measurement
J. L. Aros, P. C. Fernandez
J. L. Aros, P. C. Fernandez
15:20 - 15:40
Comparative Analysis of Fragmentation Improvement Techniques: Case Study of a Limestone Mine
N. K. Bhagat, R. K. Singh, A. K. Mishra
N. K. Bhagat, R. K. Singh, A. K. Mishra
15:40 - 16:00
Enhancing Efficiency: Unveiling the Potential of Higher-strength Bulk Emulsion
H. Saputra, G. Prismandaru, T. D. H. Hasibuan, M. Pangaribuan, R. S. Amin, F. Lundeto
H. Saputra, G. Prismandaru, T. D. H. Hasibuan, M. Pangaribuan, R. S. Amin, F. Lundeto
16:00 - 16:30
CLOSING SESSION / HALL I
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 16:00
TECHNICAL SESSION XXIII - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XXIII - HALL II
14:00 - 14:20
The Effect of Specific Charge Factor on Energy Consumption Values of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Crushers
A. Tosun
A. Tosun
14:20 - 14:40
Experimental and Numerical Study on the Transmitted Shock Wave from a Blasthole
R. Raghavaraju, B. Mohanty
R. Raghavaraju, B. Mohanty
14:40 - 15:00
Development of a Coupled Numerical Simulator Incorporating Key Processes in Rock Blasting with the Help of High-performance Computing
D. Fukuda, O. Tashiro, W. Ikawa, G. Min, Y. Takahashi, T. Saburi, S. Kubota
D. Fukuda, O. Tashiro, W. Ikawa, G. Min, Y. Takahashi, T. Saburi, S. Kubota
15:00 - 15:20
A Digital Twin Approach to Rock Blasting Using AI And 3D Blast Fragmentation Model
V. Lapcevic, D. Saiang, D. Castro
V. Lapcevic, D. Saiang, D. Castro
15:20 - 15:40
Classification and Prediction of Blast-Induced Flyrock Distance Using Machine Learning Methods
Y. Ağan, T. Hüdaverdi
Y. Ağan, T. Hüdaverdi
16:00 - 16:30
CLOSING SESSION / HALL I
09:00 - 10:40
TECHNICAL SESSION XIX - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XIX - HALL II
09:00 - 09:20
Modelling the Impact of Rock Mass Structure on Confined Blast Preconditioning Damage
Y. Zhu, I. Onederra
Y. Zhu, I. Onederra
09:20 - 09:40
Exploring Heelan-Blair Vibration Model in Near Field Damage Contour in Open Pit Blasting
P. Couceiro, J. Navarro
P. Couceiro, J. Navarro
09:40 - 10:00
Effects of Guidehole Configurations on Crack Propagation Patterns in Tunnel Applications: Insights from Digital Image Correlation and Qualitative Analyses
C. R. San Miguel, N. Petropoulos, C. Yi, D. Johansson
C. R. San Miguel, N. Petropoulos, C. Yi, D. Johansson
10:00 - 10:20
The Effect of Different Delay Intervals on the Attenuation of Blast-Induced Ground Vibration
Ü. Barbaros, D. Karakus, A. Gül, M.E. Kılınç, T. Öngen, O. Erkmen, K. Heyberi
Ü. Barbaros, D. Karakus, A. Gül, M.E. Kılınç, T. Öngen, O. Erkmen, K. Heyberi
10:20 - 10:40
Analysis and Control of Vibration Effects of Bench Blasting on A Tunnel Construction under An Open-Pit Mine
R. Varol
R. Varol
10:40 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - 12:40
TECHNICAL SESSION XXI - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XXI - HALL II
11:00 - 11:20
Numerical Simulation of Blasting-induced Collapse of a Large-scale Building using A Combined 3-D FDEM Incorporating 3-D Reversed Modeling
G. Min, D. Fukuda, K. Ichikawa, H. Park, P. Jeon, C. Suk, H. Liu, S. Kawasaki, S. Cho
G. Min, D. Fukuda, K. Ichikawa, H. Park, P. Jeon, C. Suk, H. Liu, S. Kawasaki, S. Cho
11:20 - 11:40
Understanding The Philosophy of Blasting
G.G.U. Aksoy, C. O. Aksoy, O. Savas
G.G.U. Aksoy, C. O. Aksoy, O. Savas
11:40 - 12:00
Optimizing Pit Geometry and Geotechnical Safety Through Effective Wall Control
B. Canesso, B. Almeida, V. Barcelos, C. Seebregts
B. Canesso, B. Almeida, V. Barcelos, C. Seebregts
12:00 - 12:20
Progressive Collapse of Building Structures Considering Residual Bearing Capacity of Key Column after Blasting Demolition
K. Rong, X. Xie, J. Yang, X. Xu
K. Rong, X. Xie, J. Yang, X. Xu
12:20 - 12:40
Study on the Influence of the Arrangement of Rebars in Concrete on Blasting Effectiveness by Indoor Blasting
Y. Takahashi, M. Takeuchi, S. Kubota, T. Sasaoka, T. Saburi, A. Hamanaka, H. Shimada
Y. Takahashi, M. Takeuchi, S. Kubota, T. Sasaoka, T. Saburi, A. Hamanaka, H. Shimada
12:40 - 13:00
Controlled Blasting for Hard Rock Excavation: A Case Study for Railway Pier Foundations
R. S. Yadav, R. K Paswan, S. Kumar, N. K. Bhagat, M. P. Roy
R. S. Yadav, R. K Paswan, S. Kumar, N. K. Bhagat, M. P. Roy
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH
Hotel Restaurant
Hotel Restaurant
14:00 - 16:00
TECHNICAL SESSION XXIII - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XXIII - HALL II
14:00 - 14:20
Increasing Mine Productivity Appling Screening Effect and Vibration Modeling
L. Muñoz, A. Andrades, R. Macedo, L. Steffen
L. Muñoz, A. Andrades, R. Macedo, L. Steffen
14:20 - 14:40
Optimization Design of Drawbell: Application of Drilling and Blast Lessons in El Teniente
M. Gallardo Quiroz, H. Constanzo Beitia, J. Diaz Salas, F. Hidalgo Pérez
M. Gallardo Quiroz, H. Constanzo Beitia, J. Diaz Salas, F. Hidalgo Pérez
14:40 - 15:00
Vibration Characteristics and Safety Control of Double-arch Tunnels without The Center Wall During Blasting Excavation: A Case Study
W. Jiang, Q.D. Gao, Y.Q. Wang, X. Gao, K.T. Li
W. Jiang, Q.D. Gao, Y.Q. Wang, X. Gao, K.T. Li
15:00 - 15:20
Monitoring Dynamic Pressures and Ground Vibrations in Mining Blasting Operations Using Cross Blasthole Measurement
J. L. Aros, P. C. Fernández
J. L. Aros, P. C. Fernández
15:20 - 15:40
Comparative Analysis of Fragmentation Improvement Techniques: Case Study of A Limestone Mine
N. K. Bhagat, R. K. Singh, A. K. Mishra
N. K. Bhagat, R. K. Singh, A. K. Mishra
15:40 - 16:00
Enhancing Efficiency: Unveiling the Potential of Higher-strength Bulk Emulsion
H. Saputra, G. Prismandaru, T. D. H. Hasibuan, M. Pangaribuan, R. S. Amin, F. Lundeto
H. Saputra, G. Prismandaru, T. D. H. Hasibuan, M. Pangaribuan, R. S. Amin, F. Lundeto
16:00 - 16:30
CLOSING SESSION / HALL I
09:00 - 10:40
TECHNICAL SESSION XIX - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XIX - HALL II
09:00 - 09:20
Modelling the Impact of Rock Mass Structure on Confined Blast Preconditioning Damage
Y. Zhu, I. Onederra
Y. Zhu, I. Onederra
09:20 - 09:40
Exploring Heelan-Blair Vibration Model in Near Field Damage Contours in Open Pit Blasting
P. Couceiro, J. Navarro
P. Couceiro, J. Navarro
09:40 - 10:00
Effects of Guidehole Configurations on Crack Propagation Patterns in Tunnel Applications: Insights from Digital Image Correlation and Qualitative Analyses
C. R. San Miguel, N. Petropoulos, C. Yi, D. Johansson
C. R. San Miguel, N. Petropoulos, C. Yi, D. Johansson
10:00 - 10:20
The Effect of Different Delay Intervals on the Attenuation of Blast-Induced Ground Vibration
Ü. Barbaros, D. Karakus, A. Gül, M.E. Kılınç, T. Öngen, O. Erkmen, K. Heyberi
Ü. Barbaros, D. Karakus, A. Gül, M.E. Kılınç, T. Öngen, O. Erkmen, K. Heyberi
10:20 - 10:40
The Environmental Effects of Plaster Stemming Method in an Underground Blasting and Its Evaluation in Terms of Efficiency
H. Cevizci, A. Sümer
H. Cevizci, A. Sümer
10:40 - 11:00
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - 13:00
TECHNICAL SESSION XXI - HALL II
TECHNICAL SESSION XXI - HALL II
11:00 - 11:20
Numerical Simulation of Blasting-induced Collapse of a Large-scale Building Using a Combined 3-D FDEM Incorporating 3-D Reversed Modeling
G. Min, D. Fukuda, K. Ichikawa, H. Park, P. Jeon, C. Suk, H. Liu, S. Kawasaki, S. Cho
G. Min, D. Fukuda, K. Ichikawa, H. Park, P. Jeon, C. Suk, H. Liu, S. Kawasaki, S. Cho
11:20 - 11:40
Investigation of The Integration of Segment Anything Model (SAM) in Determining the Blasted Fragment Size Distribution
İ. C. Engin
İ. C. Engin
11:40 - 12:00
Progressive Collapse of Building Structures Considering Residual Bearing Capacity of Key Column After Blasting Demolition
K. Rong, X. Xie, J. Yang, X. Xu
K. Rong, X. Xie, J. Yang, X. Xu
12:00 - 12:20
Study on the Influence of the Arrangement of Rebars in Concrete on Blasting Effectiveness by Indoor Blasting
Y. Takahashi, M. Takeuchi, S. Kubota, T. Sasaoka, T. Saburi, A. Hamanaka, H. Shimada
Y. Takahashi, M. Takeuchi, S. Kubota, T. Sasaoka, T. Saburi, A. Hamanaka, H. Shimada
12:20 - 12:40
Controlled Blasting for Hard Rock Excavation: A Case Study for Railway Pier Foundations
R. S. Yadav, R. K. Paswan, S. Kumar, N. K. Bhagat, M. P. Roy
R. S. Yadav, R. K. Paswan, S. Kumar, N. K. Bhagat, M. P. Roy
12:40 - 13:00
Technical and Operational Assurance of Blasting Near Neighboring Structures
P.C. Fernández, H.O. Romero, C.C. Gajardo
P.C. Fernández, H.O. Romero, C.C. Gajardo
POSTER SESSION
10:50 - 11:10
POSTER SESSION
10:50 - 11:10
Prediction of Blast-Induced Ground Vibration in Open-Pit Mines Using Machine Learning - A Case Study
V. G. Miranda, F. S. Leite and A. K. P. A. Oliveira
V. G. Miranda, F. S. Leite and A. K. P. A. Oliveira
10:50 - 11:10
A Study on the Application of Electronic Blasting Systems for Improving Blasting Efficiency in Limestone Open-Pit Mines
S. Lee, S. Jung, Y. Song, Y. Park, N. Hwang
S. Lee, S. Jung, Y. Song, Y. Park, N. Hwang
10:50 - 11:10
POSTER SESSION
10:50 - 11:10
Prediction of Blast-Induced Ground Vibration in Open-Pit Mines Using Machine Learning - A Case Study
V. G. Miranda, F. S. Leite, A. K. P. A. Oliveira
V. G. Miranda, F. S. Leite, A. K. P. A. Oliveira
10:50 - 11:10
A Study on the Application of Electronic Blasting Systems for Improving Blasting Efficiency in Limestone Open-Pit Mines
S. Lee, S. Jung, Y. Song, Y. Park, N. Hwang
S. Lee, S. Jung, Y. Song, Y. Park, N. Hwang