Simple models for the complex process of rock blasting

The model directly calculates the partition of energy in rock blasting which has been measured and discussed by other researchers (Udy & Lownds 1990, Spathis 1999, Ouchterlony et al. 2004 and Sanchidrian et al. 2007). This work is presented in three parts (i) an overview of the model (ii) a parameter study and (iii) a comparison with field tests.