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Books: Blasting
Please note that are most books are in German unless otherwise indicated.
Zünden von Sprengladungen
(Ignition of explosives) by Dipl.-Paed. Gerd Vogel
This book is reference book, text book and a monograph all rolled into one. It was written in cooperation with engineers, demolition companies, teachers and experts in the field from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The author, who has worked with explosive technology for over 20 years, has delivered a comprehensive book that surpasses everything in the field.
896 pages with 89 tables and 313 pictures (175 diagrams and 138 colored pictures)
Color binding, 17.5 x 24.5 cm
No. 8012 €49,80
Bauwerkssprengungen
(Building demolition: Basics - blasting method - calculations) by Jürgen Lippok
The demolition of buildings has a great appeal to many people. Time and again, spectators admire the precision with which a building can be reduced to rubble.
This textbook deals with the multiple issues that are connected with building demolition: safety, statics, environmental and technical issues. Besides the actual calculations for building demolition, the reader will find extensive explanations about the firing of demolition charges as well as about safety measures. Furthermore, the author examines question about projections, such as vibration and shock wave effects. He also deals with questions in regard to statical preparations of such blasting work, as well as the legal requirements.
The calculation method in this book is very well documented with images, tables, and examples, and allows technicians, ordering customers, appraisers, public authorities and insurance companies to plan and execute such demolition projects in a reliable manner.
The completely revised edition of this classic connects the tried and proved calculation and planning method of the author with the rapid developments in the blasting business as well as the ever more complexity of building demolition.
This book will support you during planning and preparation of your blasting work and will contribute to a successful outcome. Demolition of a wide range of buildings and facilities or parts of them are covered in this extensive book.
708 pages, 375 images (partly in color), 43 tables and 25 calculation tables.
17x24cm, 3rd completely revised edition 2006.
No. 8014, € 74.00
Explosivstoffe

(Explosives) by Josef Köhler and Rudolf Meyer
This lexicon explains over 550 terms in alphabetical order. 1,500 words in the key word register, English and French translations, as well as extensive descriptions make this book a comprehensive reference.
10th revised and extended edition, 430 pages, 20 images and 83 tables, 15.5x21.5cm, 2008.
No. 8018 € 159.00
Explosives
by Meyer Rudolf, Köhler Josef, Homburg, Axel
Language: English
Around 500 alphabetically ordered entries consider the physicochemical properties, production and test methods and safe application of over 120 explosive chemicals, discuss 70 fuels, additives and oxidizing agents. Additional thermodynamic data available on an enclosed CD-ROM.
6th completely revised edition 2007
No. 8016 € 195.00
Sprengtechnik und Umwelt in der Praxis
In recent years, there have been major developments in both blasting technology and the legal framework, especially the EU-guidelines. These developments concern explosives manufacturers and users. The present book explains privately used explosives, rock and mountain characteristics, blasting technology and methods. It especially focuses on blasting emissions and effects on the environment.
This book is a valuable resource for blasting technicians. It is also very recommended for blasting training since the contents are presented in a clear and straight forward manner.
216 pages, 115 b/w images., 27 tables, 17x24cm, 2009.
No. 8022 € 39.90






