MEM 480/580 Advanced Explosives and Blasting

Credits: (3-0) 3

A discussion of most recent advances in blasting technology. Most recent developments in new explosives and initiation systems along with new methods of face profiling and blast design concepts will be dealt with in detail. Discussions will include guest speakers and some real time case studies. Electronic initiation systems and their associated technological challenges will be studied in some detail.

Prerequisites: MEM 305, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in MEM 580 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MEM 480.

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