Estimating rock properties using sound level during drilling: field investigation. (21st December 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kumar, B. Rajesh; Vardhan, Harsha; Govindaraj, M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of mining and mineral engineering. Volume 2:Number 3(2010)
• Page Start: 169
• Page End: 184
• Publication Date: 2010-12-21
• Subjects: rock drilling -- blast holes -- equivalent A-weighted sound levels -- universal compressive strength -- rock properties -- mining industry; Mining engineering -- Periodicals; Mines and mineral resources -- Periodicals; 622.05
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1754-890X

Abstract

The process of drilling, in general, always produces sound as a by-product. Sound is used as a diagnostic tool for identification of faulty components in the mechanical industry. However, its application in the mining industry for estimating rock properties has not been much explored. Knowledge of rock properties is essential for mine planning and design. An attempt has been made in this paper to estimate the rock properties using the sound levels produced during drilling. The results of this study show that sound level produced during drilling can be a promising tool for estimating rock properties.