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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Blasting Technology |
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| Course Code |
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MMD417 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. A.MAHMUT KILIÇ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gains knowledge on explosions from expolosion literature and courses.
Uses computers to solve expolosion problems and designs efficiently.
Interprets and processes expolosion data, manages teamwork during a blasting process.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To introduce the explosive materials, how to break rocks and ores by using explosives. |
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| Course Contents |
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Introduction to blasting technology/Terminology of blasting/Types of explosives and clasification/Equipments of blasting/Drilling machines/Blasting theories/Tunnel blasting/Underground blasting/Smooth blasting/Controlled blasting/Environmentals effects of blasting/Safty in blasting operations/Case studies. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Laboratories Department of Mining Engineering. |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
introduction |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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2 |
Importance of drilling and blasting, and its relation with engineering,Usage fields drilling and blasting,Fragmentation mechanism with Blasting. |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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3 |
Explosive substances;Types, Characteristics, Distribution and Manufacturers. Ignition Systems; Types, Characteristics, Distribution and Manufacturers. |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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4 |
Hole Drilling Process,Hole Drilling Systems, Comparison of Drilling Methods.Aboveground and underground drilling Machines. |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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5 |
Materials and Mass Properties of Rock Units, Effects of blasting of rock properties. |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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6 |
Blasting Design Parameters,Blasting Geometry,Suggested Methods for Determining of specific charge,Determination of slice thickness. |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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7 |
Estimated of Hole Diameter,Determination of hole inclination,Determination of the distance between the holes,Determining of sub Share in the hole |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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8 |
Midterm Exam Week
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9 |
Blasting Design Practices |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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10 |
Blasting Performance Control and Efficiency Analysis Methods,Measurement Techniques of Size Distribution,Estimation of Rock fragmentation degree and slope Control. |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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11 |
Cost Analysis of Drilling and Blasting, Cost Account of Hole Drilling, Cost Analysis of Blasting. |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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12 |
Environmental Impacts of blasting,Formation of ground vibration and this General Characteristics,Scaled Distance Concept,Estimated of Maximum Particle Velocity. |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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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 indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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14 |
Evaluation of the results of ground vibration measurement with Case Studies,Occupational Health and Safety Practices for Blasting. |
Lecture notes and indicated sources in references |
Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses |
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15 |
Final Exam Week
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16/17 |
Final Exam Week
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Kılıç, A.M., "Patlatma Teknolojisi", Adana 2010, 185 p.
Kahriman, A., "Kaya Patlatma Semineri", İstanbul 2004, 145 p.
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 p.
Barutsan, "Barutsan A.Ş. Ürün Broşürleri" Ankara 2001, Orica-NitroOrica, "Nitro A.Ş. Ürün Katalogları ve Broşürleri", Ankara 2010).
Internet and other up to date articles, Articles presented at the symposiums, PhD Theses, Master theses.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches |
5 |
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2 |
Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves |
5 |
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3 |
Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions |
4 |
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4 |
Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems |
2 |
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5 |
Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. |
4 |
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6 |
Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly |
4 |
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7 |
Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. |
4 |
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8 |
Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. |
4 |
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9 |
Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. |
2 |
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10 |
Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. |
3 |
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11 |
Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. |
3 |
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12 |
Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. |
3 |
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13 |
Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. |
3 |
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14 |
Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. |
5 |
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15 |
Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. |
2 |
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16 |
Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
13 |
3 |
39 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
13 |
2 |
26 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Total Workload: | 75 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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