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About the Fragblast format

Fragblast is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering Rock Mechanics and Modeling, Mineral Processing and Grinding, High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior.

PublisherTaylor & Francis
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago, T&F)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Fragblast 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inRock Mechanics and Modeling Mineral Processing and Grinding High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior Structural Response to Dynamic Loads Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering
ISSN1385-514X
h-index28
i10-index81
Total citations2,422
Top institutions publishing hereTU Wien
Journal websitewww.tandfonline.com
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Papers published in Fragblast per year

28
1997
27
1998
30
1999
18
2000
13
2001
23
2002
19
2003
15
2004
14
2005
12
2006

Citation impact of Fragblast by publication year

362
1997
201
1998
155
1999
218
2000
164
2001
443
2002
188
2003
249
2004
240
2005
192
2006

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Fragblast

Rock fracturing by explosive energy: review of state-of-the-art

Mani Ram Saharan, Hani S. Mitri, J.L. Jethwa · 1 Mar 2006

A study of the dynamic rock fracture initiation and propagation due to explosive energy is presented through a detailed state-of-the-art review. Explosive energy dissipation in crushing and fracturing is examined and the various means to enhance the explosive energy utilization for dynamic rock fracturing are reviewed. The study highlights the need for a better understanding…

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What Causes Cracks in Rock Blasting?

Mats Olsson, Shuzhen Nie, I. Bergqvist et al. · 1 Oct 2002

In blasting, a few or many cracks are driven from the borehole into the rock. But what causes the cracks? The most common theory of breakage consists of two stages; first the shock wave causes radial cracks to form around the hole then the gases penetrate into the cracks, and widen them and make them…

66 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
On the damage zone surrounding a single blasthole

D.P. Blair, Alan Minchinton · 1 Jan 1997

Abstract A critical analysis is given of vibration damage models based upon simple charge weight scaling laws that have been modified in an attempt to account for the near-field influence of charge length. It is shown that such simple models are significantly flawed since they do not correctly account for the charge length or realistically…

65 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
The relationship between strain energy, rock damage, fragmentation, and throw in rock blasting

Per‐Anders Persson · 1 Jan 1997

Abstract Design of cast blasting rounds and optimization of the blasting process has taken on a new and much greater importance with the emergence of overburden casting operations involving thousands of tons of explosives in each blast. This paper addresses the fundamentals of blast design and optimization for explosive fragmentation and casting. It indicates that…

61 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Fragmentation prediction using improved engineering formulae

S.H. Chung, P.D. Katsabanis · 1 Jul 2000

In the last decade, fragmentation prediction has been attempted by many researchers in the field of blasting. Kuznetsov developed an equation for the estimation of average fragment size, x 50, based on explosive energy and powder factors. Cunningham introduced a uniformity index n as a function of drilling accuracy, blast geometry and a rock factor…

59 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Fragblast template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Fragblast format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Fragblast template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Taylor & Francis format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Fragblast use?
Fragblast uses Author–year (Chicago, T&F) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Fragblast 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Fragblast?
No. DocuGuru generates the interact LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Taylor & Francis-ready Fragblast document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Fragblast template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Fragblast format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Fragblast?
Fragblast is a multidisciplinary journal published by Taylor & Francis. DocuGuru's Fragblast template matches Taylor & Francis's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Fragblast PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Fragblast template (the interact class) that is ready to submit to Taylor & Francis, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Fragblast template cost?
You can start writing in the Fragblast template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Fragblast PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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