A review of image analysis techniques for measuring blast fragmentation

G. C. Hunter, C. McDermott, N. J. Miles, A. Singh, M. J. Scoble

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    Abstract

    This paper discusses the growing interest in developing more reliable quantitative methods to characterize the size distribution of blasted rock in both surface and underground mines. The results of such work can form important input for blast design optimization and mine production control. The evolution and nature of image analysis techniques applied to the photography of blasted material are reviewed. Adopted procedures and experiences arising from field research are then presented, based upon projects undertaken at producing mines in Canada, Africa and the U.K.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)19-36
    Number of pages18
    JournalMining Science and Technology
    Volume11
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul 1990

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Environmental Science
    • General Engineering
    • General Earth and Planetary Sciences

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