
The process typically involves:
1. Drilling holes in the rock according to an engineered pattern
2. Loading the holes with explosives (usually commercial-grade materials like ANFO or dynamite)
3. Installing detonators and connecting them in a precise sequence
4. Clearing the area and providing warnings
5. Detonating the explosives in a controlled manner
6. Removing the broken rock (known as muck)
This technique is used for:
- Creating road cuts through mountains
- Mining operations
- Foundation excavation
- Quarrying building materials
- Creating tunnels
- Pipeline installation
Important safety considerations include:
- Only licensed professionals can legally perform blasting
- Strict regulations govern explosive handling and storage
- Careful planning to control flyrock and vibration
- Environmental impact assessment
- Protection of nearby structures
- Dust and noise control measures
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