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Directional fracturing of rock by soundless chemical demolition agents [PDF]
HeliyonRock fracturing is one of the main processes in the modern mining, mineral recovery, and energy industry, which is associated with the numerous environmentally harmful influences. Environmentally friendly alternative to conventional fracturing methods is
Ivan Sakhno, Svitlana Sakhno
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Fracture and Structural Integrity, 2019 Soundless chemical demolition agents (SCDAs) have been used during the last decades in the demolition of boulders and concrete structures as well as in open-surface and sub-surface rock excavation, as an alternative to the use of explosives posing safety
Vassilios Saltas, +2 more
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Methodology for the estimation of expansive cement borehole pressure
International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 2023 This work is part of a multi-phase project which aims to develop a sound methodology for rock fragmentation in underground mines using expansive cement.
Kelly-Meriam Habib +2 more
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Energies, 2021 This review provides the hydration and volume expansion mechanism of expansive materials, with the goal of utilizing them in the development of sustainable mining methods.
Janethri Buddhipraba Liyanage +1 more
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International Journal of Coal Science & Technology, 2022 The method of drilling and blasting with explosives is widely used in rock fragmentation applications in the mining industry for mine development and ore production.
Kelly-Meriam Habib +2 more
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Experimental study on fracturing coal seams using CaO demolition materials to improve permeability
Journal of Sustainable Mining, 2017 Currently, methane gas disasters in underground coal mines are a major problem which seriously threatens safe mining. This study employed soundless chemical demolition for fracturing coal seams with low permeability.
Yibo Tang +3 more
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An Alternative to Conventional Rock Fragmentation Methods Using SCDA: A Review
Energies, 2016 Global energy and material consumption are expected to rise in exponential proportions during the next few decades, generating huge demands for deep earth energy (oil/gas) recovery and mineral processing.
Radhika Vidanage De Silva +2 more
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Journal of Industrial SafetyRock fragmentation in hard rock mining has traditionally relied on explosives which raises significant environmental and safety concerns for both workers and local communities.
Patrick A. Darko, Hani S. Mitri
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International Journal of Mining Science and TechnologyBlasting remains the dominant rock fracturing method, yet its use is increasingly constrained by safety and environmental concerns. Soundless chemical demolition agents (SCDAs) offer a non-explosive alternative, yet conventional products are costly, rely
Xinyi Zhu +4 more
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EngThe demolishing of concrete structures such as bridges, tunnels, buildings, and pavements has become a common activity due to reasons such as renovation, rehabilitation, retrofitting, or simply ending the service life of these structures.
Mohsen Mohammadi +4 more
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