Blasting-induced soil vibrations in quarries/ cruchers are one of the fundamental problems in the quarry industry and can cause serious damage to nearby structures and buildings. In addition, the shaking of buildings causes stress and anxiety for the citizens near the crusher sites. Consequently, the study of vibration control plays an essential role in reducing the environmental impacts of blasting in quarries and reducing stress on neighboring residents. The current work presents the efforts undertaken by the Urban Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction Center at An Najah National University, to study and monitor the impact of quarry blasting in Tulkarm Governorate by measuring the ground vibrations in terms of Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) and using seismic intensity scales. Data analysis shows that several factors have a key role in determining the intensity of the blasts, such as geological structures, the slope on which the neighboring buildings are located, and the building conditions; additionally, the quantity of blasting and their distance from residential communities. At the same time, the PPV values appeared within the allowed range in many related codes.

Conference Title

General Assembly of Asian and African Seismological Commissions

Conference Country

Egypt

Conference Date

Oct. 10, 2022 - Oct. 13, 2022

Conference Sponsor

International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth’s Interior (IASPEI), The International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics, Kinemetrics and Sience and Technology Development Fund

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