R & D Projects:
1. Name of the Project: Definition of Delay Sequencing in The Blast Designs Using Advance Analytical Techniques for Optimization of Blast Fragmentation and Improving Mine Economics in Non-Coal Mines
Status: On-going
Funding Agency: Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India.
Principal Investigator(s): Dr. K. Ram Chandar
Year: 2022-2024
Funding Amount: Rs.16.89 Lakhs
2. Name of the Project: Modelling on Airborne Dust in Opencast Coal Mines
Status: Completed
Funding Agency: Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India.
Principal Investigator(s): Prof.V.R.Sastry Co-Investigator: Dr. K. Ram Chandar and Prof. Ch. S. N. Murthy
Year: 2011-2014
Funding Amount: Rs.77.04 Lakhs
3. Name of the Project: Assessment of Performance of Explosive/Blast Result Based on Explosive Energy Utilization
Status: Completed
Funding Agency: Coal India Ltd.
Principal Investigator(s): Prof. V. R. Sastry Co-Investigator: Dr. K. Ram Chandar
Year: 2010-2013
Funding Amount: Rs.1.24 Crores
Consultancy Projects Handled as Co-Investigator:
1. Design of Controlled Blasting for Hydel Power House at Toe of Almatti Dam”, Sponsored by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited, Karnataka (2002).
2. “Rippability Assessment of Limestone” Dalmia Cements Limited, Tamilnadu (2003).
3. “Influence of Blasting Operations on Flora and Fauna”, Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited., Kudremukh, Karnataka.(2003).
4. “Design of Controlled Blasting Operations for Jackwell pit Excavation”, Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation, Udupi, Karnataka (2004).
5. “Study of Effect of Blasting Operations in Kalawar Quarry on MRPL Structures”, Mangalore, Karnataka (2005).
6. “Study of Effect of Blasting Operations in Santhur Quarries on Surrounding Human Habitats”, Belman, Mangalore (2005).
7. “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations due to Blasting Operations in Mathod Limestone mines”, Madras Cements limited, Karnataka (2005).
8. “Protection of Bund due to Blasting Operations around PK OC- III, Manuguru” M/S. SCCL, 7 Kothagudem, Andhra Pradesh (2006).
9. “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations at Madaram Dolomite Mine” Visakapatnam Steel Plant Limited, Andhra Pradesh (2006).
10. “Assessment of Influence of Blasting Operations of Granite Quarry on Surrounding Structures / Human Habitats” M/S. POABS, Tiruvella, Kerala (2006).
11. “Blast Design for a Newly Proposed Mine Site Adjacent to COC, Manuguru” M/S. SCCL, Kothagudem, Andhra Pradesh (2006).
12. “Study of Effect of Ground Vibration Produced in Panyam Cements Limestone Mine on Nearby Temple and Railway Track vis – a vis Suggesting a Safe Blast Design”, Panyam Cements Limited, Andhra Pradesh (2007).
13. “Assessment of SMS/SME System of Explosives in OB Benches of JVR OC, Sattupalli”, M/S. Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Kothagudem, Andhra Pradesh (2007).
14. “Performance Evaluation of SME Bulk System of Explosives w.r.t. Fragmentation and Environmental Effects, JK OC Project, Yellandu, Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Andhra Pradesh (2007).
15. “Assessment of the Performance of Site Mixed Emulsion (SME) Explosives in SRP OC-1 Project, Srirampur, Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Andhra Pradesh (2007).
16. “Suitability of Site Mixed Emulsion explosives in BPA OC-I Project, Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Andhra Pradesh (2007).
17. “Assessment of Influence of Blasting Operations of Granite Quarry on Surrounding Structures / Human Habitats” M/S. Shivgiri Associates, Vaddarahalli, Dist: Mandya, Karnataka (2008). 18. “Investigation into the Effect of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting Operations Carried Out In Stone Quarry” M/S V.V.S. R. Chowdary Crusher, Hospet, Karnataka (2008).
19. “Investigation into the Effect of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting Operations Carried Out in Stone Quarry”, Nagesh S.Naval Gatti Quarry, Belgaum, Karnataka (2008).
20. “Investigation into the Effect of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting Operations Carried Out in Stone Quarry”, M/S. S.T Kodachawad Quarry, Belgaum, Karnataka (2008).
21. “Investigation into the Effect of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting Operations Carried Out in Stone Quarry”, M/S. Prashant Stone Crushing Industries, Belgaum, Karnataka (2008).
22. “Investigation into the Effect of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting Operations Carried Out in Jaggayyapeta Limestone Mine”, M/S. Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Limited, Andhra Pradesh (2008).
23. “Slope Stability Analysis of Dhramapuri and Ramanmalai Iron Ore mines- A Numerical model Approach”, Veerabhadrappa & Seenappa & Co., Sandur, Karnataka (2009).
24. “Techno-Economic Evaluation of the Conversion of Byrapura Underground Chromite Mine into a Surface Mine”, Mysore Minerals Limited, Govt. of Karnataka (2009).
25. “Slope Stability Analysis of SMIOR Mines,” MS. SMOIR, Sandur, Karnataka (2009).
26. “Design of Controlled Blasting Methodology for Power House Construction near Bhadra Dam”, Sai Deepthi Power Pvt. Limited, Karnataka (2009).
27. “The Assessment of Quality of Backfilled Material by Dredging for NH Connectivity to Vallarpadam”, Cochin Port Trust, Cochin, Kerala (2009).
28. “Design of Controlled Blasting Operations for MSEZ” ANS Construction Limited, Mangalore, Karnataka (2009).
29. “Design of Controlled Blasting Operations for MSEZ” Dix Construction Limited, Mangalore, Karnataka (2009).
30. “Design of Blasting Operations for Optimum Fragmentation and Reduced Environmental Effects”, JK Cements, Mudhapur, Bagalkot, Karnataka (2010).
31. “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Produced from Blasting Operations”, Deccan Cements Limited, Dist: Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh (2010).
32. “Assessment of Intensity of Underground Blasting Operations in SRP3 & 3A on Surface National Highway”, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, AP (2011).
33. “Assessment of Impact of Blasting Operations at Site Grading on RR Colony Houses” Coastal projects Limited, Mangalore, Karnataka (2011).
34. “Effect of Blasting Operations of Quarries on Murugarajendra Mata and Late Sri. Nijalingappa Samadhi”, Chitradurga, Karnataka, M/S. Gururaj & M/S. Krishna Quarry, Chitradurga, Karnataka (2011).
35. “Effect of OC-II Blasting Operations on the Stability of GDK10 Man Winding Shaft”, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Andhra Pradesh (2011).
36. “Design and Monitoring of Blasting Operations of Hard Rock Excavation for Metro Stations, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka (2011 & 2012).
37. “Assessment of suitability of SME in OB Benches of Dorli OC-II”, The Singareni Collieries 9 Company Limited, Andhra Pradesh (2013).
38. “Design of Under Water Blasting Operations at Vishakapatnam Port’, M/S. Dharthi Dredging Corporation (2013).
39. “Analysis of Ground Vibrations Generated from Blasting Operations of Travencore Quarry”, M/S. Blue metal Limited, Trivendrum (2013).
40. “Assessment of Suitability of Explosives for Rock Blasting in Kumaraswamy Iron Ore Mines” M/S. NMDC Limited (2013).
41. “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Generated from Blasting Operations in D.B. Kere Mine- Mathod”, M/S. Ramco Cements Limited, Chitradurga, Karnataka (2013), Co-PI.
42. “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Generated from Blasting Operations in Vicat Sagar Mine”, M/S. Vicat Sagar Cements Limited, Gulbarga, Karnataka (2014), Co-PI.
43. “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Generated from Blasting Operations of Quarry of M/S. Blue Metals Limited” Trivandrum, Kerala (2014), Co-PI.
44. ‘Study on Effect of Underground Blasting in SRP 3 & 3A Mine on the Residential Houses of Sangamallaiah Palli Village’, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Telangana State (2015), Co-PI.
45. “Bench Stability and Safe Working of Dorli OCP-II, Bellam Palli Region” of the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), Telangana State (2016), Co-PI.
46. “Determination of Physico Mechanical Properties of Rocks” M/S. Royal Exim/Jet Mid-East India Traders, Mangalore (2016)-PI.
47. “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Generated form Blasting Operations in Patapadu Limestone Mine”, MyHome Cements Limited, Kurnool Dist, Andhra Pradesh (2016), Co-PI. 48. “Study of Ground Vibrations due to Blasting Operations in Trenching for ISPRLMangalore”, ILFS Engineering & Construction Company Limited, Surathkal, DK Dist, Karnataka (2016)C0-PI
49. “Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Generated form Blasting Operations in Granite Quarry”, Everone Properties India Limited, Ernakulam, Kerala (2017)- PI. (Rs. 0.86 lakhs)
50. Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations Generated form Stone Quarry”, owned by Guruprasad, Gurupura, Shimoga Dist, Karnataka (2017) -PI. 10
51. “Stability Analysis of Rock Slope Infront of Pallivasal Property” ,T.N. Asok Kumar, Property owner, Pallivasal Panchayat, Perambavor, Kerala (2017), (Rs. 2.36lakhs)
52. “Scientific Study for Blast Vibrations and Air-Over Pressure within 300m of Structures not Belonging to SCCL at KTK OC-II, Bhapal Palli Area” ,The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Telangana State (2017), (Rs. 3.54Lakhs).
53. “Scientific Study on blast induced Ground Vibrations at PKOC-IV, Manuguru Area”, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Telangana State (2017), (Rs. 3.54Lakhs).
54. “Study of Ground Vibrations Caused Due to Tunnel Blasting”, M/S. GVPREL-HCC, VJNL, Yettinahole Project, DN-1, Sakleshpura, Karnataka (2017), (Rs. 0.94Lakhs).
55. “Scientific Study for Stability of OB Benches at RKP-OCP, Mandamarri Area”, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Telangana State (2018), (Rs. 4.42Lakhs).
56. “Scientific Study of Slopes and Dumps Stability of KK OC Project, Mandamarri Area”, The Singareni Collieries Company Limited, Telangana State (2018), (Rs. 3.42Lakhs).
Consultancy Projects handled as PI
57. Monitoring of Blasting Operations of Railway Tunnel at Kulshekara, Mangalore, Southern Railway, Mangalore (2019), (Rs. 50Lakhs).
58. Assessment of Intensity of Ground Vibrations from Blasting Operations in Quarry (Survey No. 172, Lease no. DKD/66 (1) Pane Mangalore Village, Bantwal Taluk, DK Dist, Jyothi Prakash Shetty (2019), (Rs. 0.75 Lakhs).
59. Assessment of Intensity of Blasting Operations in Stone Quarry- Lease No. Dkd-344, Survey No. 26/1a3p1 in Kabaka Village, Puttur Taluk, DK-Dist, Karnataka, Suresh Kamath (2019), (Rs. 1.0Lakh).
60. Scientific Study for Stability Analysis of Benches of Vyasanakere Iron Ore Mine of M/S. MSPL Limited, Hospet (2019), (Rs. 3.00Lakhs).
61. Stability Analysis of Benches of Iyli Gurunath Iron Ore Mine of M/S. RMML Limited, Hospet (2019), (Rs. 3.00Lakhs).
62. Determination of Compressive Strength of Iron Ore Samples, Vedanta Limited, Chitradurga (2019), (0.30Lakhs).
63. Assessment of Impact of Blasting Operations in Bharathi Limestone Mine on Surrounding Structures, Bharathi Cements, Kadapa, AP, (2019), (Rs. 2.5 Lakhs) 11
64. Scientific Study for OB Dump Stability and Pit Slope Stability at Kistaram OCP, Kothagudem Area, SCCL, (2019), (Rs. 3.66Lakhs)
65. Scientific Study for The Stability of Structures Falling Within 45m (Upto 3m) Of Proposed Working of Inland Mining at Manavalakurichi Llmenite Mine, IREL Limited (2019), (Rs. 7.08 lakhs) Co-PI- Dr. Harsha Vardhan
66. Scientific Study for Slope Stability, OB Dumps and Highwalls at KTK OC III of BHPL Area, SCCL, (2019), (Rs. 3.71 Lakhs)
67. Scientific Study for Design of Ultimate Pit Slope, OB Dump Slope and Monitoring of Stability of Pit and Dump at KTK OC-II Project, Bhupalpalli Area, SCCL, (2019,), (Rs. 3.71 Lakhs)
68. Scientific Study for Stability of Highwalls at (in-crop) South Side Quarry for the Proposed Quarry Top Edge excavation Shifting of around 67m out bye to Liquidate the Locked up Coal Reserves Beneath the Existing in-crop Benches of MOCP- RG I Area, SCCL (2019) .
69. Scientific Study for Design of Ultimate Pit Slope, OB Dump Slope and Monitoring of Stability of Pit and Dump at KTK OC-II PROJECT, Bhupalpalli Area, SCCL, (2019).
70. Determination of Physico Mechanical Properties and Elemental Analysis of Granite Samples Trinity Ventures, Bangalore, (2019).
71. Assessment of Ground Vibrations Generated due to Excavation Activity at JC Road, Bangalore, TJN Construction Pvt Ltd- Bangalore (2019).
72. Assessment of Ground Vibrations Generated due to Blasting in Palakkal Quarry in Kozhikode District of Kerala (2019).
73. Assessment of Ground Vibrations Generated due to Blasting in U T Raveendran Quarry’ in Kozhikode District of Kerala (2019)
74. Assessment of Ground Vibrations Generated due to Blasting in The Quarry of Kenneth Industries, Malappuram District of Kerala (2019).
75. Assessment of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting in Kalinakod Granite Quarry, Malappuram District of Kerala (2019).
76. Scientific Study for The Stability of Slopes, High Walls and OB Dumps at JVR Opencast Project-II, Kothagudem Area of SCCL (2020)
77. Scientific Study for Blast Vibrations and Air Over Pressure Within 500m of Surface Structures not Belonging to SCCL at Indaram OC, SRP Area, SCCL, (2020).
78. Scientific Study for the Stability of Slopes, Highwalls and OB Dumps of Ramagundam Opencast-III Expansion Project, Ramagundam-II Area of SCCL (2020)
79. Scientific Study for OB Dump Stability and Pit Slope Stability of RGOC-V, RG-I Area of SCCL (2020). 12
80. Assessment of Ground Vibrations Generated Due to Blasting in Nalakath Granite Quarry, Malappuram District of Kerala (2020).
81. Assessment of Stability of Slopes in RIOM, VESCO- Sandur (2020).
82. Scientific Study on Ground Vibrations while Working the Proposed near Ramappa Temple for Obtaining NoC from Archaeological Survey of India and DGMS permission” Venkatapur OC Project, SCCL (2020).
83. Scientific Study for OB Dump Stability and Pit Slope Stability of SRPOC, SCCL (2020).
84. Determination of Physico-Mechanical Properties of Granite, M/S. Zinc- Mangalore (2020).