Bhatawdekar RM, Mohamad ET, Singh TN (2017) Selection of Lidar technology for limestone quarries in Thailand. J Mines Met Fuels 65(7):393–399. Google Scholar Bhatawdekar RM, Mohamad ET, Singh TN, Armaghani DJ (2019) Drilling and blasting improvement in aggregate quarry at Thailand-a case study. J Mines Met Fuels …

Afeni and Osasan [25] studied the level of noise generated ground vibrations induced during blasting operations at the Ewekoro limestone quarry in Nigeria, and their effect on residential ...

The paper analyzes the results of research aimed to monitor, predict and minimize the ground vibrations induced by blasting in an open pit limestone quarry in Italy. Data on 135 vibrations taken from 18 …

That's if the limestone quarry — and a possible concrete and asphalt plant — proceeds as planned, blasting deep into the ground across the street and trucking …

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. – It's a conflict in Limestone County over limestone. Efforts to remove the county's namesake stone from the earth at a Rogers Group quarry off Gray Road ar…

There's a quarry within half a mile of our home and they blast every single day to where it feels like a tiny earthquake. To give an idea, there are small cracks forming around some of the walls in our house. The sidewalk, driveway, and patio in the back have tons of cracks. The lawn in the back is unlevel.

The analysis of the results indicates that the SME explosives are more suitable explosive in limestone quarries than ANFO for reducing the boulder count. …

We are the exclusive quarrier of Tennessee Pink Marble, Quaker Gray Marble, Verde Antique Marble, Cedar Marble, and more. We are also a supplier of many other marble …

In the 1960s, a new interstate highway system reshaped Tennessee, providing lifelines to cities and development. The new roads also shaped me. This is a story about an ongoing quarry fight in ...

Tennessee Quarry Quarrels. Residents near operating or planned rock quarries have become increasingly vocal in opposing them across the state, citing …

Quarry Blasting Can Severely Damage A Home's Foundation. Companies that blast for rocks near residential areas can cause severe damage to your home. Our firm is fighting for homeowners who live near quarries to get their homes fixed and to prevent further destruction.

TDEC officials offered reassurances: There are roughly 185 limestone quarries in Tennessee. There is no proof that any of them damaged water supplies or local aquifers. Wilson County officials …

Limestone legislative committee kills bill to prevent Belle Mina quarry. Patrick Camp, The Cullman Times, Ala. Wed, April 17, 2024, 8:19 AM EDT · 4 min read. Apr. 17—A bill brought forth by Rep ...

The quarry itself dates back to the 1940's. Rogers Group, the seventh largest crushed stone producer in the U.S., according to its website, bought the quarry in 1963. The company operates over 50 quarries and 30 asphalt plants in Tennessee with more than 1,000 employees.

In this study, 582 events were recorded during limestone production at a quarry (Akyol Quarry) during a period of time. The blasting parameters of these shots were also carefully recorded.

Limestone Extraction Process. The limestone extraction process is a multi-step, labor-intensive undertaking. First, the raw materials (limestone) are extracted from the quarry by blasting and drilling. The stone is then loaded onto trucks for transport to processing facilities, which are crushed into smaller pieces.

Dhekne PY, Balakrishnan V, Jade RK (2020) Effect of type of explosive and blast hole diameter on boulder count in limestone quarry blasting. Geotech Geol Eng 38:4091–4097. Article Google Scholar ... Khandelwal M, Singh TN (2009) Prediction of blast-induced ground vibration using artificial neural network. Int J Rock Mech Min Sci …

The company has invested heavily in a 395 hydraulic excavator and attachments to remove the limestone rock ready for crushing. The ripper attachment is mounted to the excavator. It is then dug into and dragged through the desired base material. Rip and load is one of a number of alternatives to drill and blast.

A local bill brought forth by Rep. Parker Moore (R-District 4) was killed in a meeting Wednesday, April 10, by the Limestone County Standing Committee before making it to the House floor. The bill ...

The Tennessean. 0:04. 0:51. Hendersonville residents who live near the Rogers Group rock quarry have repeatedly expressed concerns that blasting may be at …

Kahriman A (2004) Analysis of parameters of ground vibration produced from bench blasting at a limestone quarry. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering 24: 887–892. ... Singh TN, Singh V (2005) An intelligent approach to prediction and control ground vibration in mines. Geotechnology and Geological Engineering 23: 249–262.

Medium (Gritstone & Hard Limestone) 0.40 - 0.50 Soft (Sandstone, Shale & Soft Limestone) 0.25 - 0.35 Very Soft (Chalk) 0.15 - 0.25 Note: The above table is taken from Dyno Nobel publication titled 'Blasting and Explosives Quick Reference Guide 2010'

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It is can be concluded that the blasting activities in this quarry although at maximum charge per delay (Wmax) was being carried out safely with very minimal effects to the surrounding areas and ...

It also discusses the principles of frequency-based criteria and explains the importance of both frequency and amplitude when choosing blast vibration limits. MEASURING VIBRATION FROM …

Ground vibrations arising from excavation with blasting is one of the fundamental problems in the mining industry. Therefore, the prediction of ground vibration components plays an important role in the minimization of environmental complaints. In this study, 582 events were recorded during limestone production at a quarry (Akyol …

Results of the study, therefore, showed that the company's quarry has limestone of medium strength range of 30Mpa-50Mpa which requires a powder factor of between 0.4kg/m 3 and 0.6kg/m 3 or 0.22kg ...

10 December, 2018. First published in the December 2018 issue of Quarry Management as Surface Mining. Limestone extraction without drilling and blasting – Wirtgen surface miners play a key role in increasing production and reducing costs for a large cement plant in western Ukraine. PJSC Ivano-Frankivskcement (IFCEM), based in Yamnytsya, in ...

Blasting Practices to Control Quarry Floors and Correct Toes. 13 March, 2018. First published in the March 2018 issue of Quarry Management as Tackling Troublesome Toes. By Anthony Konya, senior project engineer, and Dr Calvin J. Konya, founder and president, Precision Blasting Services. The problem of toes and elevated …

In the third week of deliberation between developers and residents, Tulsa County's commissioners approved a zoning change for a limestone mine in the Owasso area. Commissioners unanimously approved the zoning change near Highway 169 and East 56th Street for a Greenhill Properties mine. District 2 Chief Deputy James Rea voted for …