Blasting definition

Blasting means the use of explosive materials to fracture:
Blasting means changing the level or grade of land or rendering, tearing, demolishing, moving, or removing earth, rock, buildings, structures, or other masses or materials by seismic blasting or the detonation of dynamite or any other explosive agent.
Blasting means any method of loosening, moving or shattering masses of solid matter by use of an explosive.

Examples of Blasting in a sentence

  • Blasting for all purposes, such as stumps, rocks, general demolition.

  • Blasting operations shall be conducted by persons thoroughly experienced in such work.

  • Blasting mats or earth padding shall be used where extreme care must be exercised to safeguard adjacent houses, property or other facilities from scatter of rock.


More Definitions of Blasting

Blasting means cleaning, smoothing, roughening, or removing of any part of the surface of any article by the use of an abrasive of a jet of sand, metal shot, or grit or other material, propelled by a blast of compressed air or steam ;
Blasting means the use of an explosive to excavate;
Blasting means the use of explosives or blasting agents.
Blasting means the use of an explosive device for the excavation of earth, rock, or other material or the demolition of a structure;
Blasting means the detonation of explosives, generally placed in cored holes within natural rock strata, to fragment the rock and assist the process of excavation.‌
Blasting means the use of explosive materials to fracture- rock, coal and other minerals for later recovery; or structural components or other items to facilitate removal from a site or for reuse.
Blasting means the use of an explosive for or in connection with excavation or demolition.