MEM 305 Introduction to Explosives Engineering

Credits: (3-0) 3

An introduction to explosives products; the theory of rock breakage by explosives; and the design of blast patterns for different applications including surface blasting techniques, underground blasting techniques, controlled blasting and specialized techniques. The techniques and equipment used to control and/or monitor airblast, ground vibration and flyrock are studied.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

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