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Fragmentation Predictor

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Blasting Safety Checklist (Abrasive, pre-blast, equipment inspections)

Lessons on the Effect of Fractures on Rock Fragmentation Rock fragmentation during blasting is strongly influenced by the interaction between stress waves and geological structures. Weak or less stiff zones, such as joints, bedding planes, or other discontinuities, reflect the incoming shock wave during detonation. This reflected energy increases damage on the opposite side of the discontinuity, often producing coarser fragmentation in those areas. Conversely, stronger and stiffer rock units tra