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  • Effect of trenching on bast-Induced ground vibration in Sri Lankan metal quarries 
    Samarakkody, SATI; Dharmaratne, PGR; Hemalal, PVA; Premasiri, HMR [Conference Full-text]
    Problems due to ground vibration are a matter of serious concern for the users of explosives, as it is not possible to eliminate vibration totally or to contain them at the source. Efforts need to be made in controlling ...
  • Humanitarian demining: path planning and remote robotic sweeping 
    Hemapala, M; Belotti, V; Michelini, R; Razzoli, R [Article-Abstract]
    Humanitarian demining is addressed as an engineering-driven duty, aiming at optimal price/effectiveness figures, joining low-cost robotics and flexible automation. The mine sweeping is highly dangerous task, and safety is ...
  • Optimizing the specific charge for limestone blasting at Aruwakkalu Limestone Quarry 
    Perera, WDS; Epa NBM; Neligama, DA; Hemalal, PVA; Dharmaratne, PGR [Conference Full-text]
    The objective of this research is aimed at optimizing the specific charge for limestone blasting at Aruwakkalu limestone quarry without leading to poor fragmentation of the blasted material. Thus, in reducing costs incurred ...