RSE3060 Blasting and fragmentation
Faculty of Engineering
RSE3060 Blasting and fragmentation is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs CIV2242 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RSE3060
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After RSE3060
2 units list RSE3060 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: MNE3060
Overview
This unit will address the mechanics and practical applications and current technologies in rock fragmentation through drilling and blasting. The impact on blast behaviour of rock mass properties, structure and discontinuities and rock breakage and fragmentation will be addressed. Drilling and blasting techniques will be explored in relation to design, safety, security, environmental impacts and relevant legislation. This will be done in the context of mine-to-mill.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Comprehend and explain the contribution of rock breakage to the mining process
- 2
Comprehend and explain the various methods of rock breakage
- 3
Apply and implement appropriate methods of drilling and rock breakage for given in-situ rock conditions
- 4
Apply fundamental principles to the design and selection of safe and efficient blasting to: a. Design blasts to achieve particular outcomes b. Manage and control blast damage and environmental impacts c. Evaluate productivity and economics
- 5
Analyse requirements for the security, storage and handling of explosives and recommend and justify safe handling systems
- 6
Communicate effectively as an individual or part of a team to colleagues and the community
Workload and teaching
3 hours lectures, 2 hours practical and 7 hours private study per week.
Where it fits
RSE3060 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- CIVILENG01Civil engineering technical electivesCivil engineeringNo reviews yet
- REMINING01Parts C and D. Resources and mining engineering knowledge, application and professional practiceResources and mining engineeringNo reviews yet
- RERNEWNG01Resources and renewable energy engineering technical electivesResources and renewable energy engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Mohan Yellishetty
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jeffrey Walker
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RSE3060?
You need CIV2242 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after RSE3060?
RSE3060 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including RSE4020 and RSE4040.
When is RSE3060 offered?
In 2020, RSE3060 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include RSE3060?
RSE3060 is part of Civil engineering; Resources and mining engineering; and Resources and renewable energy engineering.