PAT509 Blasting Efficiency AnalysisIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Explosives Engineering with thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Explosives Engineering with thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: PAT509
Course Name: Blasting Efficiency Analysis
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 10
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SADETTİN BAĞDATLI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SADETTİN BAĞDATLI
Prof. Dr. ALİ KAHRİMAN
Dr. BİLİNMİYOR BEKLER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course to provide knowledge about blasting Performance Control, blasting geometry, firing parameters, detonation parameters, breaking performance, ratio of fragmentation, blast damage.
Course Content: Explosives basic chemistry, explosive types, efficient blasting criteria, blasting performance measurements, blasting performance improvement methods

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows the basic chemistry of explosives
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Learns efficient blasting criteria
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Produces solutions to increase blasting efficiency
Field Specific Competence
1) Analyzes blasting results
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Evaluates results numerically

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • Blasting performance controls
2) • Blasting geometry
3) • Initiation performance
4) Detonation performance
5) • Back breaks
6) • Part size analysis • Pile fragmentation degree
7) • Fragmentation analysis methods • Part size estimation software
8) Midterm Exam
9) • Blast damage observations • Visual-Observational Damage Analysis
10) • Fragmentation analysis methods • Traditional and High Speed Photography Method
11) • Fragmentation analysis methods • Excavator loading analysis • Primary crusher analysis
12) • Sieve analysis • Three point method
13) • Image processing method
14) • Comparison of analysis methods

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim elemanı ders notları
References: Rock Blasting and Explosive Engineering
Per-Anders Persson, Roger Holmberg, Jaimin Lee
1994 CRC Press
ISBN 0-8493-8978-X

ISEE, Blasters Handbook, 2011, USA, 18 th Edition.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) The theoretical knowledge in the earth science and, sciences they have acquired at the undergraduate level are detailed in accordance with the explosive engineering practices and the students are specialized in related subjects.
2) Students comprehend how the information they have obtained at the undergraduate level can be used in explosive engineering planning and applications.
3) Plan and preliminary design for blasting excavation applications.
4) Estimates environmental problems caused by blasting, and works to prevent or limit the problems.
5) Knows the properties of materials and equipment needed in applications.
6) Follows developments related to Explosive Engineering.
7) Çalışmanın sonuçlarını değerlendirir ve verimliliği artırmak için düzenlemeler yapabilirler.
8) They can plan and manage blast excavation applications.
9) Can do scientific and technical related research with his field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) The theoretical knowledge in the earth science and, sciences they have acquired at the undergraduate level are detailed in accordance with the explosive engineering practices and the students are specialized in related subjects. 1
2) Students comprehend how the information they have obtained at the undergraduate level can be used in explosive engineering planning and applications. 1
3) Plan and preliminary design for blasting excavation applications. 2
4) Estimates environmental problems caused by blasting, and works to prevent or limit the problems. 4
5) Knows the properties of materials and equipment needed in applications. 4
6) Follows developments related to Explosive Engineering. 4
7) Çalışmanın sonuçlarını değerlendirir ve verimliliği artırmak için düzenlemeler yapabilirler. 5
8) They can plan and manage blast excavation applications. 1
9) Can do scientific and technical related research with his field. 2

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Problem Solving
Technical Tour
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Application
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Field Work 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 18 252
Field Work 2 10 20
Midterms 1 5 5
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 287