Environment-Friendly Techniques of Rock Breaking PDF

Significant advances have been made in non-explosive rock breaking techniques in the past two decades. This monograph focuses specifically on environmental-friendly rock excavating using chemical, thermal, hydraulic, electric and hybrid systems. It presents a comprehensive overview of the theoretical concepts and state-of-the-art practical developments based on these emerging techniques.

Authors: J. Res, K. Wladzielczyk, A.K. Ghose