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Course Description Course Name : Drilling and Blasting Design Course Code : MD-536 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. A.MAHMUT KILIÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Collecting data To be able to do drilling design, to determine the type of explosives and feeding which give optimum results To apply the existing theoretical approaches and to develop new theories, To design a successful blasting in underground and above ground, To have In-depth knowledge about the specific issue. To have In-depth knowledge about drilling and blasting design in mining. Combining Science and imagination Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To be able to choose the hole drill machine and its tip according to rock and ore, learn to determine the diameter of the hole and drilling patterns,Drilling design, to be informed about the issuance of drilling costs, explosives used for blasting and feeding, A more controlled and safe blasting basic information and principles with Nonel Ignition system, Smooth wall method in underground blasting, learning the failures in open enterprises and slopes, making blastin design by using the computer,compare to other conventional methods, be able to make productivity analysis in blasting. Course Contents : Determination of excavation and characteristics of blastibility , excavation parameters according to the geological and geomechanical properties , the drilling methods and the drilling machines for the blasting holes; fragmentation of the rocks with the blasting, development of blasting, blasting effect area and fragmentation, movement of the fragment rocks , grain size distribution after the blasting operation, blasting materials and blasting vehicles, design of the blasting systems, drilling hole angle and the blasting effects on the environment. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Laboratories Department of Mining Engineering.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 2 Importance of drilling and blasting, and its relation with engineering. Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 3 Explosive substances;Types, Characteristics, Distribution and Manufacturers. Ignition Systems; Types, Characteristics, Distribution and Manufacturers. Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 4 Hole Drilling Process,Hole Drilling Systems, Comparison of Drilling Methods.Aboveground and underground drilling Machines. Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 5 Materials and Mass Properties of Rock Units, Effects of blasting of rock properties . Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 6 Blasting Design Parameters,Blasting Geometry,Suggested Methods for Determining of specific charge,Determination of slice thickness. Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 7 Explosion mechanism Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 8 Assignment Evaluation Study 9 Blasting and blasting design in Open pit Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 10 Blasting and blasting design in Underground pit Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 11 Storage of explosive substances Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 12 Blasting Performance Control and Efficiency Analysis Methods,Measurement Techniques of Size Distribution,Estimation of Rock fragmentation degree and slope Control. Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 13 Air Shock and Noise,Measurement of Air Shock and Noise, Criteria for Structural Damage resulting from Blasting,Ground vibration and air blast monitoring systems. Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 14 Explosive substances accidents and safety measures Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 15 Final Week and Assignment Evaluation 16/17 Final Week and Assignment Evaluation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Kılıç, A.M., "Patlatma Teknolojisi", Adana 2010, 185 s.; Kahriman, A., "Kaya Patlatma Semineri", İstanbul 2004, 145 s.; Onargan, T., Yayla, N., Gönen, A., Kaya, E., Germen, M., ". Açık ocak tasarımı ve planlaması, delik delme patlayıcı maddeler ve kullanımı", Egitim Semineri, Yurt Madenciligini Gelistirme Vakfı, İstanbul 2003, 125 s.; Barutsan, "Barutsan A.Ş. Ürün Broşürleri" Ankara 2001; Orica-NitroOrica, "Nitro A.Ş. Ürün Katalogları ve Broşürleri", Ankara 2010. Required Course Material(s)  Internet and other up to date articles, Articles presented at the symposiums, PhD theses, Master theses.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Uses knowledge of math, science and engineering in order to solve mining engineering problems 4 2 Has advanced theorical and practical knowledge in mining engineering area. 5 3 Has the ability to determine,formulate,and solve the problems related to mining engineering. 3 4 Has skills to prepare and evaluate projects which are related to mining engineering study subjects. 4 5 Having skill explained as attentions of scientific and social values and transferring of these values to others 3 6 Does research on scientific and technical subjects including profession independentlly, makes a written or oral presentation about research results. 2 7 Has awareness of lifelong learning for professional development, follows new applications for study area and uses resources effectively. 3 8 Has independent study, team study and interdisciplinary study skills. 4 9 Uses modern engineering, computer modeling and simulation programs in order to solve engineering problems and develop mining engineering projects. 4 10 Has systematic thinking and problem solution skills about mining engineering subjects and uses these abilities in interdisciplinary studies. 5 11 Determines the problems independently, thinking of development of new solution methods and result evaluation skills in mining engineering area. 3 12 Understands the applications of mining engineering on universal and social effects, has responsibility for using natural resource effectively as ethical. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 4 52     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 15 5 75 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 5 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 151 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.04 ECTS Credit: 6