Assessment of the ground vibration during blasting in mining projects using different computational approaches

S Hosseini, J Khatti, BO Taiwo, Y Fissha, KS Grover… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
The investigation compares the conventional, advanced machine, deep, and hybrid learning
models to introduce an optimum computational model to assess the ground vibrations …

Predicting ground vibration during rock blasting using relevance vector machine improved with dual kernels and metaheuristic algorithms

Y Fissha, J Khatti, H Ikeda, KS Grover, N Owada… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The ground vibration caused by rock blasting is an extremely hazardous outcome of the
blasting operation. Blasting activity has detrimental effects on both the ecology and the …

[HTML][HTML] Machine learning based prediction of flyrock distance in rock blasting: A safe and sustainable mining approach

BO Taiwo, Y Fissha, S Hosseini, M Khishe… - Green and Smart Mining …, 2024 - Elsevier
Flyrock is a significant environmental and safety concern in mining and construction. It arises
from various geological and blast design factors, posing risks to workers, machinery, and …

Improvement of drill bit-button performance and efficiency during drilling: an application of LSTM model to Nigeria Southwest Mines

B Adebayo, BO Taiwo, BT AFENI… - Journal of Mining …, 2023 - jme.shahroodut.ac.ir
The quarry operators and managers are having a running battle in determining with
precision the rate of deterioration of the button of the drill bit as well as its consumption …

Explosive Utilization Efficiency Enhancement: An Application of Machine Learning for Powder Factor Prediction using Critical Rock characteristics

BO Taiwo, A Gebretsadik, HH Abbas, M Khishe… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Maximizing the use of explosives is crucial for optimising blasting operations, significantly
influencing productivity and cost-effectiveness in mining activities. This work explores the …

Enhancing rock fragmentation assessment in mine blasting through machine learning algorithms: a practical approach

A Gebretsadik, R Kumar, Y Fissha, Y Kide… - Discover Applied …, 2024 - Springer
The optimization of blasting operations greatly benefits from the prediction of rock
fragmentation. The main factors that affect fragmentation are rock mass characteristics, blast …

[HTML][HTML] Data-driven machine learning approaches for simultaneous prediction of peak particle velocity and frequency induced by rock blasting in mining

Y Fissha, P Ragam, H Ikeda, NK Kumar, T Adachi… - Rock Mechanics …, 2024 - Elsevier
The vibrations generated by rock blasting are a serious and hazardous outcome of these
activities, causing harmful effects on the surrounding environment as well as the nearby …

A comprehensive study on the application of soft computing methods in predicting and evaluating rock fragmentation in an opencast mining

A Rabbani, H Samadi, Y Fissha, SP Agarwal… - Earth Science …, 2024 - Springer
The prediction of rock fragmentation (Fr) is highly beneficial to the optimization of blasting
operations in the mining industry. The characteristics of the rock mass, the blast geometry …

Optimization of an Artificial Neural Network Using Four Novel Metaheuristic Algorithms for the Prediction of Rock Fragmentation in Mine Blasting

A Rabbani, DR Kumar, Y Fissha, NPG Bhavani… - Journal of The Institution …, 2024 - Springer
Rock fragmentation is a critical process in mining operations, with blasting being one of the
most common and effective methods employed to achieve the desired results. The primary …

Enhancing Rock Fragmentation in Mining: Leveraging Ensemble Classification Machine Learning Algorithms for Blast Toe Volume Assessment

BO Taiwo, B Adebayo, Y Fissha, AA Akinlabi - Journal of The Institution of …, 2024 - Springer
The condition of the floor after an explosion is of utmost importance for safety, as it directly
impacts its stability. Moreover, it exerts an influence on fragmentation, hence affecting …