A study in cost analysis of aggregate production as depending on drilling and blasting design

Autor: Niyazi Bilim, Bilgehan Kekeç, Arif Çelik
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of African Earth Sciences. 134:564-572
ISSN: 1464-343X
DOI: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2017.07.024
Popis: Since aggregate production has vital importance for many engineering projects—such as construction, highway and plant-mixed concrete production—this study was undertaken to determine how the costs for such production are affected by the design of drilling and blasting processes used. Aggregates are used in the production of concrete and asphalt, which are critical resources for the construction sector. The ongoing population increase and the growth of living standards around the world drive the increasing demand for these products. As demand grows, competition has naturally arisen among producers in the industry. Competition in the market has directly affected prices, which leads to the need for new measures and cost analysis on production costs. The cost calculation is one of the most important parameters in mining activities. Aggregate production operations include drilling, blasting, secondary crushing (if necessary), loading, hauling and crushing-screening, and each of these factors affects cost. In this study, drilling and blasting design parameters (such as hole diameter, hole depth, hole distance and burden) were investigated and evaluated for their effect on the total cost of quarrying these products, based on a particular quarry selected for this research. As the result of evaluation, the parameters actually driving costs have been identified, and their effects on the cost have been determined. In addition, some suggestions are presented regarding production design which may lead to avoiding increased production costs.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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