Rigorous testing methods for safe and effective explosive use
Discover how a dedicated laboratory determines which explosives are permissible and suitable for mining and engineering work, with careful procedures and documented results.
The book lays out the organized approach used to test explosives, collect and examine samples, and ensure safety across coal mines, metal mines, tunnels, and quarries. It covers how tests are scheduled, how results are recorded, and how different tests inform decisions about use, handling, and storage of blasting supplies.
- Learn about permissible and suitability tests and how they are prioritized and conducted
- See how different test setups work, from small lead-block tests to gas-and-dust gallery experiments
- Understand how results are measured, corrected, and recorded for reliable decisions
- Get a look at the equipment, procedures, and record-keeping that support safety and consistency
Ideal for readers of historical laboratory methods in explosives testing and for professionals seeking a window into early 20th‑century blasting science and safety practices.