CAPS and
FUSES
THE PHYSICS OF BLASTING CAPS USED THROUGHOUT MINING'S HISTORY
In
the mist of the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution was about to make
its way into a constant changing world. The mining industry was about
to receive a face-lift due to the Industrial Revolution in more ways
than one. With the invention of the steam engine, man power was being
replaced with horse power. Mining methods advanced exponentially, but
not without the help of Alfred Nobel and his invention of dynamite. The new
invention increased mineral production and opened the gates, flooding
the mining industry with potential.
As "Mom and Pop mines" advanced, mineral excavation
soared and loaded up the Industrial Revolution with a mountain of
metals. However, not enough steel could be produced to keep up with
increasing demands. The fast-paced industry drew much needed attention
toward the high risk-factors that pertain to the handling of
explosives. Therefore, different types of blasting caps
were developed to lower the risks involved while working with
explosives.
CREATED BY: CHRISTOPHER NABER