Rotary Drilling and Blasting in Large Surface Mines

Reference guide comprehensively covering rotary blasthole drilling and surface blasting. Presents drilling and surface blasting, rock, rock mass, machinery, tools and accesories, compressors and air flushing, computing, and practice. Presents classic and new concepts, methodologies and techniques, supported by multiple illustrations and large amounts of valuable data. Intended for professionals, technicians and advances students in mining, geological, and mechanical engineering working on mine design and construction.