44th Annual Conference

Sessions Speakers Exhibitors Floor Plan Buzz

Analysis of Marine Blast-Induced Ground Vibrations in the Sudeste Port Project (Room Lone Star ABC)

30 Jan 18
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Session 10 - Emerging Professionals Archive RI 8507, Session 10 - Explosives Manufacturing and Formulations, Session 11 - Vibration Control

Speaker(s): Paulo Couceiro
Specialized marine blasting techniques were required for deepening and widening the access channel and turning basin of the Sudeste Port Terminal, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Immersed in a demanding and protected marine environment area, a strong and comprehensive blast-induced ground vibrations monitoring and analysis program was required.