ISSN:
1573-9279
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying
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Geosciences
Notes:
Conclusions 1. In setting off more than 1000 blasts in the apparatus, no damages were observed to the subassemblies and components operating under conditions of increased humidity to 95% and a temperature range of from 5 to 30°C. 2. Pressure dispersion in the ground near the combustion chamber, which develops from the blasting, was found to be within the limits of 10–15% as a function of chamber volume. 3. Control of the operation of the gas-detonation apparatus is rather simple and can be accomplished with one operator. 4. The apparatus makes it possible to set off blasts every 15–20 sec; it is possible, however, to reduce this interval to 1 sec with a certain design refinement to the chamber. 5. The apparatus is quite mobile, reliable, and inexpensive to build. 6. The results of field tests indicated that the effectiveness of densification using the apparatus is adequate for the preparation of beds supporting the construction of agricultural and irrigation structures built on loess soils.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01710322
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