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Improvements of safety conditions of unstable rock slopes through the use of explosives
1Pangea, Torino, Italy
2DITAG, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
3Italian National Research Council, ICAG – Section of Torino, Italy
Abstract. The paper discusses operations aimed at creating a safer natural or man made rock slope by artificially inducing the displacement of unstable elements by blasting. A detailed analysis of the problems with the use of explosives present when conducting these activities is carried out focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of this technology. The results of two examples of demolition of instable rock elements are presented and discussed thus providing suggestions for future blasting designs.
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Citation: Casale, M., Oggeri, C., and Peila, D.: Improvements of safety conditions of unstable rock slopes through the use of explosives, Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 8, 473-481, 2008. Bibtex EndNote Reference Manager
