BLASTING, Volume. 41, Issue 4, 84(2024)

Bench Blasting Parameters Optimization with Air-decked Charge Structure based on Fragmentation Control

YE Hai-wang1,2,3, YU Meng-hao1, LIU Cong4, CHEN Jia-tao4, ZHOU Fa-ming4, WANG Hao4, YANG Bao-zhong4, and LEI Tao1,2,3、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
  • 2Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Key Non-metallic Mineral Resources Green Utilization, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
  • 3Hubei Key Laboratory of Mineral Resources Processing and Environment, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
  • 4Chuzhou Langyashan Mining Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., Chuzhou 239000, China
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    This study presents a comprehensive approach to solve the problem of low ore recovery caused by the difficulty in separating small-particle size ore from soil after blasting in a limestone building stone mine. Firstly, a correlation model between blasting fragmentation and dynamic damage of rock mass was established based on field measurement data and numerical simulation results, which can determine dynamic damage thresholds corresponding to various rock particle sizes. Secondly, the numerical simulation test of bench blasting in a three-dimensional fractured rock mass was carried out by using different air-decked charging stages and borehole distribution parameters, which can improve the particle size yield of 0.3~0.9 m and control the bulk ratio to obtain the best blasting parameters. Finally, the field blasting tests were conducted to optimize the charge structure and borehole distribution parameters based on numerical simulation results. The results show a negative exponential function relationship between the blasting block size and the dynamic damage value of the limestone. Specifically, the dynamic damage thresholds corresponding to the blasting size of 0.3 m and 0.9 m are 0.793 and 0.286, respectively. Using only an air-decked charging structure alone can increase the particle size ratio of 0.3~0.9 m and significantly raise the bulk rate. Conversely, combining an air-decked charging structure with a reduced hole spacing markedly enhances the particle size ratio of 0.3~0.9 m while maintaining a stable bulk rate. Optimal blasting results are achieved using a two-stage air interval charging structure and a strategic reduction in hole distribution parameters. The field application results show a 20.09 percentage point increase in the 0.3~0.9 m particle size ratio, with the bulk rate remaining virtually unchanged. Additionally, the unit consumption of explosives decreased by 10.29%.

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    YE Hai-wang, YU Meng-hao, LIU Cong, CHEN Jia-tao, ZHOU Fa-ming, WANG Hao, YANG Bao-zhong, LEI Tao. Bench Blasting Parameters Optimization with Air-decked Charge Structure based on Fragmentation Control[J]. BLASTING, 2024, 41(4): 84

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    Received: May. 21, 2024

    Accepted: Jan. 3, 2025

    Published Online: Jan. 3, 2025

    The Author Email: Tao LEI (leitao539@163.com)

    DOI:10.3963/j.issn.1001-487x.2024.04.010

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