Drilling and Blasting Engineering
Course Name:
Drilling and Blasting Engineering (MN210)
Programme:
B.Tech (Mining Engg)
Semester:
Third
Category:
Programme Specific Electives (PSE)
Credits (L-T-P):
04 (3-1-0)
Content:
Applications of drilling in mining industry. Classification and mechanism of rock drilling methods. Different types of drilling machines. Alignment and deviation of bore holes. Factor influencing drilling in percussive and rotory methods. Developments in explosives and initiating devices. Properties of explosives. Safety aspects. Exploders & circuit testers.
References:
Das, S.K., Explosive and Blasting Practices in Mines, Lovely Prakashan, Dhanbad, 2001.
Pradhan, G.K., & Sandhu, M.S., Blasting Safety Manual, 2002.
Deshmukh D.J., Elements of Mining Technology, Vol. I, Vidyasewa Prakashan, Nagpur, 1994.
Chug, C.P. Manual of Drilling Technology, Oxonian Press Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, 1985.
Department:
Mining Engineering
