The Expansion of Explosives Safety Education for the 21st Century
Abstract
Explosive Engineers are engineers in the military and non-military mining engineers, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, explosives research and testing engineers, demolition engineers, and product development engineers as well as other kinds of engineers. Currently, the number of experienced explosives engineers is decreasing and according to the U.S. Department of Labor by 2014 explosives workers in mining alone will have decreased by about 15%. This situation is not limited to mining but extends to manufacturing, packaging, and transportation of explosives, testing, research as well as national defense. The need for professionals in explosives engineering is also growing in construction trades and urban redevelopment. Vibration and air blasts from these operations are now closer to residential areas and require monitoring and data evaluation by skilled workers. In addition, the design of blasting rounds for these operations requires engineers with extensive explosives training. In other words the need for explosive engineers and explosive workers over the next 15-20 years will be critical.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA532218
Entities
People
- Christa Hockensmith
Organizations
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology