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Blastability Quality System (BQS) for using it, in bedrock excavation

  • Christaras, B. (Department of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) ;
  • Chatziangelou, M. (Department of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)
  • Received : 20130230
  • Accepted : 2014.07.02
  • Published : 2014.09.10
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Abstract

Success in the excavation of foundations is commonly known as being very important in asserting stability. Furthermore, when the subjected formation is rocky and the use of explores is required, the demands of successful blasting are multiplied. The quick and correct estimation of excavation's characteristics may help the design of building structures, increasing their safety. The present paper proposes a new classification system which connects blastability and rock mass quality. This new system primarily concerns poor and friable rock mass, heavily broken with mixture of angular and rounded rock pieces. However, it should concern medium and good quality rock mass. The Blastability Quality System (BQS) can be an easy and widely - used tool as it is a quick calculator for blastability index (BI) and rock mass quality. Taking into account the research calculations and the parameters of BQS, what has been at question in this paper is the effect of BI magnitude on a geological structure.

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