Define drilling. Discuss why it is necessary.
[3 marks]Discuss the factors affecting optimization of drilling parameters.
[4 marks]Explain blast design parameters and its calculation.
[7 marks]Discuss the role of powder factor in evaluation of blasting.
[3 marks]Describe the impact of ground vibration and air blast on the neighboring structures and communities.
[4 marks]Explain different properties of explosives.
[7 marks]Explain the emerging trends in initiating systems.
[7 marks]Discus the factors influencing selection of drill.
[3 marks]Describe the different methods to assess blast damage.
[4 marks]Explain the blast design parameters and its calculation.
[7 marks]Discuss the present status of drilling and blasting practices in India.
[3 marks]Explain image analysis techniques for measurement of rock fragmentation by blasting.
[4 marks]List out different types of drill machines. Explain any one with neat sketch.
[7 marks]Describe the mechanism of drilling.
[3 marks]Explain permitted explosive and its type.
[4 marks]Explain different types of drill bits used in drilling with neat sketch.
[7 marks]Explain the mechanism of rock blasting.
[3 marks]Explain different types of bit wear and effects of bit wear.
[4 marks]Explain different kinds of control blasting techniques.
[7 marks]Discuss the mitigative measures for blasting nuisances.
[3 marks]Explain the electric and non-electric methods of blasting.
[4 marks]Define ground vibration. Explain its causes and damages.
[7 marks]Discuss the factors affecting drillability of rocks.
[3 marks]Explain detonators and its type.
[4 marks]Explain the tools and techniques for pre-blast, in-blast and post-blast monitoring.
[7 marks]