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Mining Engineering · Q203

Mine Development and Mining Methods

Engineering and GATE · Mining Engineering · question 203

Q203

Which of the following techniques is used to ensure controlled rock fragmentation?

A.
Backfilling
B.
Blasting pattern design
Answer
C.
Timber setting
D.
Water pumping

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Blasting pattern design involves planning hole spacing and charge size.The correct answer is: Blasting pattern designControls fragmentation size, safety, and wall stability.Essential for production and development blasts.