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Black Thunder Coal Mine and Los Alamos Experimental Study of Seismic Energy
Generated by Large Scale Mine Blasting
B. Stump, R. Martin, D. Gross, C. Pearson, & D. Anderson

Blasting in Hong Kong
R. Keller.

Guidewall Demolition at Bonneville Dam
R. Marks

Large Diameter and Deep Hole Presplitting Techniques for Safe Wall Stability
R. Burke, & T. McDonald.

Pioneering With Medium Diameter Lifters
J. Janssen, L. Thornton

Problem Boulders, Big and Bigger
J. Wallace.

Rock Fragmentation and Mining Productivity: Characterization and Case Studies
P. Michaud, Y. Lizotte, & M. Scoble.

Blast Optimization at the Porgera Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea
P. Bellairs, A. Bubb.

Progressive Development of Bulk Emulsion Explosives, Blast Application 
Improvements, and Blast Crew Training at the Ok Tedi Mine, Papua New Guinea
S. Scovira, C. Grundstrom.

Vibration Control in a Tunnel Project Under an Existing Hospital
P. Paavola, & H. Rasanen.

Vibration Monitoring and Control of Blasting Associated with the Construction of a
Highway Next to a Show Cave
P. Worsey, & G. Rupert

Vibration Analysis Software
C. Dowding

Demolition of Reinforced Concrete Bridges During Reconstruction
of the Motorway Zagreb-Krapina
Z. Ester, G. Cirkovic, & J. Krsnik.

Cutting Edge On The Northern Edge
J. Newton

Powder Factor VS. Powder Distribution
D. Burns.

The Efficiency of Blasting vs. Crushing and Grinding
J. Eloranta

Safe, Easier, Economical - SEE
J. C. Didlinger

Put Your Money On Your Paperwork
J. L. Didlinger

Are Repelling Charges Effective In Mitigating the Impacts of 
Underwater Explosions
T. Keevin, G. Hempen, J. Pitlo, & D. Schaeffer

Use of a Bubble Curtain to Reduce Fish Mortality During Explosive 
Demolition of Locks and Dam 26, Mississippi River
T. Keevin, G. Hempen, & D. Schaeffer

Potential Blaster Liability Under CERCLA
C. Kliche, J.Rickenbach

Presplitting and Collapsing Part of an Old Underground Room and Pillar Mine
K. Henderson, D. Dobson

Rock Stiching Coupled with Controlled Blasting
C. Navalkar

Underwater Pressure Recording: Industry Standardization
G. Hempen, T. Keevin

Observation and Numerical Simulation of the Flying Rock Caused by Bench Blasting
Y. Ogata

Theoretical Evaluation of Blastcasting Technique in Strip Mining
Multiple Phosphate Rocks
S. Taqieddin

Potential Cost Cutting Methods for Permitting Deactivation 
Furnaces/Explosive Waste Incinerators
K. Heineken, K. Murphy, & T. Barnes

Proactive Waste Minimization Initiatives
K. Sexton, T. Tope, & T. Barnes

Regional Observations of Mining Blasts by the GSETT-3 Seismic Monitoring System
B. Stump, & C. Pearson

Blast Damage Investigations of Foundations Constructed on Collapsible Soil
S. Vitton

A Practical Method of Field Testing Plastic Borehole Liners for Water Penetration
M. Stern, R. Aguila

Highway Lane Rental Requirements Compromises Blast Site and Safety and Security
H. Siebert

Soybean Oil, No Longer Just For Cooking
B. Weeks, P. Worsey, K. Kosman, & D. Andershock

A Fractal and Damage Model For Rock-Breaking by Blasting
W. Qian, L. Hui

Technological Research on Production of 10,000 T/Y Multitype 
Emulsion Explosives in Mongolian Republic
Z. Yinting, W. Xuguang, T. Shixun

New Method and Mathematic Model for Formulation Design of Multi-Component 
Composite Explosives
J. Tang & W. Bai

A New Method for Blasting Seismic Signals Processing
Y. Yalun, H. Jun.

Deep-Hole Controlled Blasting in Reconstruction Railway Cutting
H. Guanyi

The Development and Testing of a Non-Invasive Sub-Surface Blast Movement
Measurement Technique for Surface Mines
G. Harris, P. Mousset-Jones, J. Daemen, & R. Karlin

Arlanda Link-A New Railway Beneath Arlanda Airport in Stockholm Sweden
-A Technical Blasting Challenge
D. Jonson

Constructing a Decline Truck Entrance Tunnel Into Rock Reserves
Located Beneath a College Campus
D. Holberg

Enlarging the Underground Hydroelectric Plant at Villarino, Spain
L. Oriard

The History of Perimeter Blasting at the Homestake Mine
J. Deen, & P. Sterk

Assessment of Perimeter Blasting at the Homestake Mine
W. Forsyth, J. Deen, & P. Sterk

Perimeter Control with Tracer Blasting
S.P. Singh

Bulk Loading of Emulsion Explosives in Shaft Sinking
D. Roy, R. Roach

Explosive Ground Reactivity Indicators and Strategies to Overcome
This Phenomena
P. Bellairs.

Fire Protection Provided by Detonator Containers
L. Santis

Safe Elimination of Buried Explosives Near Gillette, WY
W. Snyer, & V. Sterner.

Opportunities for Improved Safety and Mining Economics
C. Smith, & Z. Jie

Underwater Shocks from Blasting
C. Joachim, & C. Welch.

Effects of Detonation of High Energy Explosives on Aquatic Organisms
T. Linton

Fisheries Impacts of Underwater Explosives Used to Salvage Oil and
Gas Platforms in the Gulf of Mexico
G. Gitschlag

Testing Environmental Guidelines for Subaqueous Blasting Operations
A.L. McAnuff, & A. Curic

Guidelines for the Use of Explosives in Canadian Fisheries Waters-
An Introduction of the Guidelines & the Process of Their Development
D. Wright

Environmental Effects of Blasting and their Control
D. Siskind, M. Stagg

Blast Vibration Damage to Water Supply Well Water Quality and Quantity
G. Matheson, D. Miller

A Technique for Measuring Toxic Gases Produced by Blasting Agents
R. Mainiero

Damage Complaints: Damage Potential, Pre-blast Evidence, Human Response
D. Ziegler.

Updating Air Practices for Better Open Pit Drilling
C. Zink.

The Application and Economic Benefits of Blasthole Drill Monitors
J. Vynne

An Introduction to Drilling Vibration
G. Schivley