Blasting effects

Blasting is mainly used in mining, construction, and demolition activities, and can have a range of effects on the structures. Blasting effects refer to the physical phenomena that occur during blasting operations. Ground vibration, airblast, flyrock, and backbreak are included in blasting effects, while noise pollution, dust generation, and environmental impacts such as soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat destruction can be considered as secondary effects. Ground vibration refers to the movement of the ground caused by the detonation of explosives, airblast refers to the blast wave, while flyrock is rock fragments that are propelled by the blast. Backbreak is the cracking or fracturing of rock or concrete behind the blast, which can cause damage to adjacent structures.