Research Explosives Abstracts ON LINE!

ISEE's Explosives Reference Database is now searchable on line. Whether your interest is in cast blasting, blast vibrations, demolition, or underground blasting, the answer to your technical question is just a click away.

In the mid-90's members requested that the Society move toward development of searchable databases. This was the beginning of a move toward an inclusive electronic database for the industry. Prior to that, the only way to search the database was to use the database index that was painstakingly compiled and kept up-to-date by Bob Hopler. We appreciate all the time and effort that Bob volunteered for the project. It was a labor intensive and costly project. Since then, we have moved to an electronic version that includes key word searching, abstracts on line, and data stored on DVDs - much easier to search.

Back then we also developed an Abstract Database on a mini-CD for users who had hard copy of the proceedings. The Abstract Database search was usable with key words and overall was well suited to those who did not want to purchase the entire Explosives Reference Database on CD ROM.

Today we update the database each year (now so large that it is stored on DVDs). At the same time, we update the searchable Abstracts which have been installed on the ISEE homepage - a great service for members who do not have hard copies of the proceedings on hand or work on computers on the road. Abstracts can be search and papers can be ordered and obtained almost immediately by email.

The comprehensive Explosives Reference Database on DVD includes all of the Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique for 35 years (63 volumes) and includes Proceedings of Blast Analysis International conferences and explosives related US Bureau of Mines resources. After identifying a paper the researcher can then go back to the hard copies of the proceedings and look up the paper as the year, volume, title and author information is provided http://www.isee.org/FPtechinfodatabase.htm

For those who are still working with the hard copy of the Proceedings, the Abstract Database on line is also an excellent way to search articles. Papers can be obtained quickly and easily by calling the Society or ordering online.

If more support or research assistance is necessary - an email or call to ISEE Information Services can resolve a question about information that ISEE has in the Explosives Reference Database or the Blasters Library staff can suggest alternative resources, just call 1-440-349-4400.

It's not yet a perfect system, but it is getting better all the time. It's a service for members, by members.  Let us know what you think.