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Influence of discontinuity structure on rock fragmentation by blasting

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  1. Central Mining Research Station, 826001, Dhanbad, India

    G. R. Adhikari

  2. Department of Mining Engineering, Indian School of Mines, 826004, Dhanbad, India

    R. N. Gupta

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Adhikari, G.R., Gupta, R.N. Influence of discontinuity structure on rock fragmentation by blasting. International Journal of Mining and Geological Engineering 7, 239–248 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00880945

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