A new hybrid method for predicting ripping production in different weathering zones through in situ tests

• Main Authors: Mohamad, E. T., Koopialipoor, M., Murlidhar, B. R., Rashiddel, A., Hedayat, A., Jahed Armaghani, D.
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier B.V. 2019
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/91257/; http://www.dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2019.07.054
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Due to blasting's limitations, ripping as a breaking technique of rock mass is one of the most popular methods in mining and civil engineering applications. The typical practice is that ripping is used for loosening the soils and weak rocks while blasting is used for breaking stronger rocks. Wi...