Blasting and Pit Slope Performance
The GCE's newest course explores how geotechnical factors impact blast design and slope stability, equipping participants with the skills to optimize blasting outcomes and ensure safety in mining operations. Course begins September 23, 2025!
The GCE's Blasting and Pit Slope Performance will provide an in-depth exploration of the geotechnical factors influencing blast design and execution in mining. Participants will learn how rock mass properties, structural geology, and environmental conditions affect blasting outcomes, safety, and slope performance. Emphasizing practical applications, the course covers blast planning, risk mitigation, monitoring, and post-blast geotechnical assessment, equipping participants with the skills needed to optimize blasting and geotechnical slope performance.
This brand new course features live Q&A webinars with expert panelists, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with presenters through webinars, the course discussion board, or email. Course materials will remain accessible until September 2026.
Course Topics:
Introduction to Blasting and Geotechnical Interactions
Rock Mass and Explosives Properties
Geotechnical Considerations in Wall Control Blasting
Explosives Timing and Sequence
Monitoring and Managing Blast-Induced Geotechnical Risks
Geotechnical Post-Blast Assessment and Adjustments
Considering Blast Damage in Slope Stability Analysis
Practical Case Studies
Pricing:
Base: $899 USD
GCE Members: $599-799 USD
Student: $199 USD
Groups of 6 or more receive a 10% discount