Theory and practice of rock fragmentation by drilling and blasting; introduction to explosives and initiation systems; design of surface and underground blasts; machine excavation systems for tunneling and stoping; environmental impacts, safety, and risk assessment. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third-year standing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Theory and practice of rock fragmentation by drilling and blasting; introduction to explosives and initiation systems; design of surface and underground blasts; machine excavation systems for tunneling and stoping; environmental impacts, safety, and risk assessment. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Third-year standing. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.