Controlled Underwater Blasting in Santos Port, Brazil
(Room Exhibit Hall)
01 Feb 16
3:30 PM
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5:00 PM
The Santos Port, in Brazil, has been excavated by controlled underwater techniques in order to remove around 40.000 m3 of rock. Pumped explosive was used for the first time in Brazil. The main challenges faced in this project were the control of the ground vibration and the rush schedule available.