Underwater Drilling and Blasting For Hard Rock Dredging In Indian Ports - A C…

Underwater drilling and blasting used for rock dredging is associated with several unwanted effects having potential to cause damage to surrounding structures and environment. Though all these ill effects can’t be completely eliminated, using controlled blasting they can be minimized to acceptable levels. Underwater drilling and blasting was used for about 25,000 m3 of hard rock dredging duri…