Experimental and statistical analysis of blast-induced ground vibrations (BIGV) prediction in Senegal’s quarry

Abstract

Extractive industries often use explosives to destroy rocks, and productivity requirements tend to increase the charges of the explosives. The blasts induce vibrations, which result in a potential damage of the surrounding structures. Therefore, the prediction of vibrations should be described with accuracy, in order to ensure the safety of engineered structures. However, the prediction of vibrations’ levels remain a complicated issue, because it involves numerous parameters correlated to the quarry site.

Keywords

• bigv
• ppv
• attenuation law
• blast
• charge per delay
• statistical analysis
• safety