A Treatise on Explosive Compounds: Machine Rock Drills and Blasting (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry S. Drinker

9780484666015: A Treatise on Explosive Compounds: Machine Rock Drills and Blasting (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484666010 ISBN 13: 9780484666015

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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A clear foundation in the science and practice of rock blasting and drilling.

This volume presents essential principles of explosive compounds, rock drills, and blasting methods, drawing on decades of field experience in tunnel construction and mining.

This edition consolidates and updates material from the author’s larger work, offering focused coverage of explosions, drilling equipment, and the techniques that drive efficient blasting. It is suited for students, engineers, and professionals who want a practical, historically informed view of how modern blasting works in rock.

Foundations of explosion science and the behavior of different charges and fuels
Details on machine rock drills, chucks, bits, and drill carriages
Principles of blasting, tamping, and hole placement to optimize results
Descriptions of early and modern equipment, tests, and case studies from major tunnels

Ideal for engineers and students studying blasting, rock mechanics, or tunnel construction, this edition serves as a practical reference for current practice and historical context alike.

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