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Lecturer(s)
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Jungová Marcela, Ing. Ph.D.
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Pelikán Vojtěch, Ing. Ph.D.
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Chládek Jiří, doc. Ing. Dr.
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Course content
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1. Pyrotechnic ammunition I - pyrotechnics in practice. 2. Pyrotechnics ammunition II - pyromechanisms, technical pyrotechnics 3. Initiation technology. 4. Introduction to blasting theory and technology. 5. Open pit mining. 6. Blasting and demolitions. Explosive cladding and forming of metals. 7. Application of explosives in Oil&Gas industry. Underground mining. 8. Blasting work safety. Seismic effects from blasting works and their evaluation. 9. Blasting in sensitive areas. 10. Basics of ammunition design and construction. 11. Ammunition demilitarization. 12. Forensic explosives analysis, detection and tagging.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to create the link between the theory of energetic materials (chemistry, technology) with their practical applications in military and industry. Course is divided in to several field of applications; rock&construction blasting, pyrotechnic ammunition, demilitarization technologies and forensic analysis and detection.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of chemical technology of organic materials, basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry. Knowledge of explosive engineering is necessary. Mechanical and chemical engineering is useful.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Didactic test
Knowledge of chemical technology of organic materials, basic knowledge of inorganic chemistry. Knowledge of explosive engineering is necessary. Mechanical and chemical engineering is useful.
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Recommended literature
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A. Rustan:. Rock Blasting Terms and Symbols, A.A.Balkema, Rotterdam, 1998, Netherlands.
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A.N. Dremin:. Toward Detonation Theory, Springer-Verlag, USA, 1999.
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Bauer K.O.:. Handbook of Pyrotechnics, Chemical Publishig, 1974, NY.
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B.T.Fedoroff:. Encyclopedia of Explosives and Releated Items, PATR 2700, 1969 - 1976.
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Hardt A. P.:. Pyrotechnics, 2000 Pyrotechnica Publications, Postt Fals, ID, USA;.
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P-A. Persson, R. Holmberg, J. Lee:. Rock Blasting and Explosives Engeneering, CRC Press, 2000, USA.
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P.W.Cooper.:. Explosives Engineering, Willey-VCH, NY 1996..
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