Blasting·
Blast design basics: pattern, charge, timing
The three main blast parameters and how they shape the result.
A blast design rests on three parameters.
Pattern
Spacing between holes and rows sets how energy is distributed.
Charge
The explosive weight is chosen for the rock and fragmentation.
Timing
The order and delay of initiation affect fragmentation and vibration.
Together they decide the result.
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