Chapter 11 SPECIALIZED BLASTING TECHNIQUES

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167This Chapter includes information about: Avalanche BLASTING Animal Carcass Removal 105-M 102 Howitzer Boulder BLASTING Military Weapons Air Gapping Fireline Explosives Expansion Alternatives Burnol Backfiring DevicesSECTION 11A - AVALANCHE BLASTINGSECTION CONTENTS: Initiating Devices Explosive Assembly Use of Hand Charge Cornice Control Explosive Safety Recoilless Weapons - Military Weapons AvalauncherAVALANCHE BLASTINGSlope testing, avalanche release, and snow stabilization are the main objectives for using explosives inavalanche BLASTING . To achieve these objectives, a standard charge is used that is capable of developing deto-nation pressure equal to 1 kg of 11SPECIALIZEDBLASTINGTECHNIQUES 168There are several types of explosives that can develop the appropriate detonation pressure.

and handled according to strict codes (see Chapter 3 - Storage). Because of regulations dealing with explo-sives security, storage is expensive. Where there is a limited need for explosives, avalanche workers may wish to avoid the more expensive storage requirements by using a two-component system. Stored separately, the

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