IExpE Specialist Examination No 1
In the two papers candidates will be examined in the theory and use of explosives in the breaking of rock and excavation in natural strata below water, or in the tidal zone.
Paper 1
- The Nature of Underwater Explosions
- Watershock and Ground Vibration
- Explosives for Underwater Use
- Rock Breaking Methods
- Initiation Systems
- Blasting Methods
- Safety
- Legislation
Paper 2
A two-hour paper of questions in essay form requiring the candidate to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and experience of the use of explosives in underwater work.
Necessary Background Reading
- Dredging: A Handbook for Engineers
R N Bray, A D Bates & J M Land, 2nd revision by Bates & Land UK Edition ISBN 0340545240 Arnold Publishing 1996 American Edition ISBN 047023587X Illasted Press
- Problems in Predicting Safe Ranges From Underwater Explosions
Sir J Rawlings Explosives Engineering – Spring 1987
- Proceedings of the World Dredging Conference (WODCON)
Relevant Articles from Dredging and Port Construction World Dredging
Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas – Approved Code of Practice
1987 ISBN 0 11 883857 1 HSE Books
- BS 5607 : 1998 Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Explosives in the Construction Industry
Section 7 BSI
Advised Reading
- The Modern Techniques of Rock Blasting
U Langfors & B Kilhstrom. ISBN 91-20-01622-0 John Wiley & Sons, New York
- Blasting for Underwater Rock Excavation – Institute of Explosives Engineers Technical Paper No. 4
R D G Roberts I.Exp.E
- Swimmer-Safe Standoffs for Underwater Explosions
E A Christian & J B Gaspin. NSAP Project PHP-11-73, 1974 4.
- Guidelines for the Safe Use of Explosives Underwater
ISBN 1-870-553-23-3
Supporting Literature
- Marine Blasting for Rock Excavation – Explosives in the Service of Man
PC Francis pp 193-204. ISBN 0 85404 732 8
- Bubble Screens for Underwater Shock Attenuation
R A Barnes Et Al Explosives Engineering – Autumn 1988
- Underwater Drilling and Blasting for Dredging J L Abrahams. Proc., Part 1, 56; pp 463-478.
Institution of Civil Engineers
- Commercial Literature From Explosives’ Manufacturers Atlas Copco
(Manufacturers of the Overburden Drilling System).
