COURSE SYLLABUS Applied Blasting 7.5 credits Tillämpad sprängteknik Second cycle, T7006B Version Autumn 2007 Sp 1 - Spring 2008 Sp 4Autumn 2008 Sp 1 - Spring 2009 Sp 4Autumn 2009 Sp 1 - Spring 2011 Sp 4Autumn 2011 Sp 1 - Spring 2013 Sp 4Autumn 2013 Sp 1 - Spring 2019 Sp 4Autumn 2019 Sp 1 - Autumn 2019 Sp 2Spring 2020 Sp 3 - Present Course syllabus valid: Spring 2020 Sp 3 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first. Education level Second cycle Grade scale G U 3 4 5 Subject Rock Engineering and Mineral Technology Subject group (SCB) Mining and Mineral Technology Main field of study Civil Engineering Entry requirementsRock Engineering and Rock Mechanics T0013B or equivalent knowledge and Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics T0014B or equivalent knowledge. More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 20-285 creditsCourse AimThe goal of the course is to provide knowledge in the areas related to applied blasting. Further more to learn about and understand the theory and applications for safe and cost effective blasting for mining and other rock related applications. From the course the students will learn about: - Concept, definitions and terminology in blasting- Explosives- Blast plans, detonators and initiation- Safety precautions and ground vibrations- Fragmentations- Blast damages- Blast legislation and regulationsContentsIn the course you will learn about and work with: Blast design for surface and underground blasts. How surrounding environmental effects can be handled and minimised, modern program for blast simulations etc.RealizationThe course is based on class room lectures, group discussions and project assignment.ExaminationWritten exam with differentiated grades and approved assignments and projects during the course.ExaminerChangping YiLiterature. Valid from Autumn 2007 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)Articles and seminar material. Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources EngineeringModules CodeDescriptionGrade scaleHPStatusFrom periodTitle 0001Written examG U 3 4 55.00MandatoryA07 0002Assignment reportU G#2.50MandatoryA07 Study guidanceStudy guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.Syllabus establishedThe plan is established by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 2007-01-31 and is valid from H07.Last revisedby Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies Eva Gunneriusson, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering 05 Nov 2019