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The Assessment of Blast-Induced Dust in an Urban Site Quarry

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In the study, the particulate matter (PM) measurements were carried out during several blasting operations using a portable Cascade Impactor with eight particle size fractions. The particle mass size distribution was characterized for each blast shot. The PM dispersion trend equations were established for using the measurements collected from various distances in the downwind direction and classified for different fractions (respirable, thoracic, and inhalable) to assess the health risks. As an outcome of the study, the amount of dust generated in the blasting source was specified according to the blasting theory. The PM dispersion trends were established by evaluating measurement results. It was concluded that, PM decreases from gram to milligram grades in the first 100 m distance. All of the PM fractions ultimately settles at an approximate distance of 535 m and not spread out of the quarry pit. Regarding particle mass size distribution studies, blast-induced PM is classified as fine particles. The study has preceded features regarding both PM sampling during a blasting event and revealing PM fractions close to the blasting point. The context also provides a detailed comparison of the amount and characteristics of dust caused by blasting with other activities.

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Translated from Fiziko-Tekhnicheskie Problemy Razrabotki Poleznykh Iskopaemykh, 2023, No. 3, pp. 182-191. https://doi.org/10.15372/FTPRPI20230319.

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Sahinoglu, U.K. The Assessment of Blast-Induced Dust in an Urban Site Quarry. J Min Sci 59, 511–520 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1062739123030195

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