Seismic Effects of Blasting in Rock

The results of theoretical and experimental investigations of seismic waves depending on natural and technological factors are discussed, with methods for engineering calculations of industrial blast parameters.

A.A. Dauetas

FOREWORD, LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/SYMBOLS USED IN TEXT, 1. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS ON ROCKS AND SEISMIC EFFECTS OF A BLAST, 2. FREQUENCY SPECTRA OF SEISMIC VIBRATIONS, 3. EFFECT OF BLASTING A CYLINDRICAL CHARGE IN SOILS WITH A FREE FACE, 4. SEISMIC EFFECTS DUE TO BLASTING OF A CYLINDRICAL CHARGE, 5. REDUCING THE MAGNITUDE OF BLAST-INDUCED SEISMIC WAVE EFFECTS BY USING ARTIFICIAL SCREENS, 6. EFFECTIVENESS OF PROTECTION MEASURES AGAINST SEISMIC EFFECTS INDUCED BY BLASTING, LITERATURE CITED