Control of blast vibration requires that its nature and causes be
understood, and that effective control procedures be implemented to
ensure compliance with limits related to the probability of damage to
buildings/structures and human discomfort. This paper covers measurement equipment, assessment and prediction
techniques, blast vibration control procedures and applicable statutory
limits. It reviews current practice, and provides information on recent
developments in blast vibration measurement equipment and control
techniques, using examples based on Hunter Valley mining practice.