Critical Analysis and Technical Support for Assessment of Construction Blasting Damage Claims

International Society of Explosives Engineers
Russell D. Melton Gary A. Kanelos
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International Society of Explosives Engineers
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11
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93 KB
Publication Date:
Jan 1, 1996

Abstract

A construction company performed blasting operations to break up limestone bedrock for excavation of residential basements. The owners of an existing residence located approximately 400 feet from the operation claimed that vibration damaged the structure and created foundation subsidence by lowering the moisture content of the foundation soils.
Citation

APA: Russell D. Melton Gary A. Kanelos  (1996)  Critical Analysis and Technical Support for Assessment of Construction Blasting Damage Claims

MLA: Russell D. Melton Gary A. Kanelos Critical Analysis and Technical Support for Assessment of Construction Blasting Damage Claims. International Society of Explosives Engineers, 1996.

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