Tier II
Explosives Science & Technology
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Welcome to Tier II – Explosives Science & Technology. This course is self-paced and fully online. Topics covered include: methods of manufacturing, explosive properties, basics of detonation and shock wave physics, drilling and blasting for surface and underground operations, rock fragmentation, blast design, critical parameters, blast optimization, and evaluation.
After successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate.Â
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Course Content
Course Introduction
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Chemistry of Explosives
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1 Topic
1 Quiz
Chemistry of Explosives Lecture
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Chemistry of Explosives Quiz
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Explosive Properties & Testing
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1 Quiz
Explosive Properties & Testing Quiz
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Methods of Manufacturing*
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Introduction to Detonation Physics
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1 Quiz
Introduction to Detonation Physics Quiz
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Basics of Bench Blasting
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1 Quiz
Basics of Bench Blasting Quiz
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Introduction to Surface Blasting Timing
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1 Quiz
Introduction to Surface Blasting Timing Quiz
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Priming & Charge Orientation
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1 Quiz
Priming & Charge Orientation Quiz
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Misfires, Cut-Offs & Static Electricity
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Misfires, Cut-Offs & Static Electricity Lecture
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Misfires, Cut-Offs & Static Electricity Quiz
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Introduction to Shock Waves
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1 Quiz
Introduction to Shock Waves Quiz
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Rock Breakage Theories
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1 Quiz
Rock Breakage Theories Quiz
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Introduction to Dynamic Fragmentation
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1 Quiz
Introduction to Dynamic Fragmentation Quiz
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Scale Distance
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Scale Distance Lecture
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Scale Distance Quiz
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American Table of Distances (ATD) Summary & In-Class Exercises
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2 Topics
American Table of Distances & Magazine Locations Lecture
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Interactive ATD Tables
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Final Quiz
Explosives Science & Technology Course Evaluation
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Completion Awards
Certificate
Includes
14 Lessons
5 Topics
12 Quizzes