Mining·
Tunnel excavation: drill and blast in practice
Practical points of tunnelling: the cycle, support, profile control.
Drill and blast remains a common method for tunnelling in strong rock.
What is watched
- An even profile contour
- Stability of the face and crown
- Support on a cycle
- Ventilation and mucking out
Each cycle advances the tunnel by one round.
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