Abstract:In this paper, seven production methods including drilling and blasting are evaluated concerning technical, environmental, and economical aspects. These production techniques are wheel excavator, hydraulic excavator, surface miner, hydraulic hammer, bulldozer, and face miner. This study is carried out to find the best technique, that may alternate to the classical drilling and blasting method. However, the use of such classical production method may be the only option for some quarry operators. Various compari… Show more
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