@inproceedings{6539685f78d54b6d9bc5c9a57c6c3449,
title = "Blasting and explosive application in India-Past experience and future trends",
abstract = "Explosives are a source of concentrated chemical energy which can be harnessed for a number of applications. The shock wave generated upon detonation of the explosive followed by the expanding gases, both generated in a very small fraction of time, fragments and displaces the medium surrounding it. During the late sixties and early seventies, there were debates whether blasting was an 'art' or 'science'. With better understanding of the blasting mechanisms using high speed photography/videography and instrumented model scale tests and of regular production blasts, it can be said that blasting has emerged as a full fledged science today. Applications of explosives are many which this paper reviews in brief, and past experiences and emerging trends in the Indian scenario.",
author = "Sarathy, {M. O.} and Sao, {A. D.} and Kazmi, {A. M.}",
year = "2013",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780415621397",
series = "Blasting in Mines - New Trends: Workshop Hosted by FRAGBLAST 10 - The 10th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting",
pages = "91--100",
booktitle = "Blasting in Mines - New Trends",
note = "10th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, FRAGBLAST 10 ; Conference date: 24-11-2012 Through 25-11-2012",
}