Open pit mine drilling rig engineering

Drilling and blasting are the two most significant operations in open pit mines that play a crucial role in downstream stages. While previous research has focused on optimizing these operations as two separate p. [pdf]

Experience with typical accident cases of open-pit down-the-hole drilling rigs

Every year, drill rigs and other heavy, specialty equipment used for deep foundation construction (Figure 1) overturn potentially causing injuries and fatalities, as well as damage to the surrounding s. [pdf]