forsetning

English translation: burden distance

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Norwegian term or phrase:	forsetning
English translation:	burden distance
Entered by:	Tore Bjerkek

09:14 Sep 6, 2006

Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / blasting work and construction

Norwegian term or phrase: forsetning

I'm starting to think this document will be the death of me!
Sentence: Hullavstand, *forsetning* og lading fastlegges i samråd med byggherren.
Are they talking about setting/positioning perhaps? 'Sette' has been used earlier.
Advice appreciated.

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burden distance

Explanation:
Forsetning er minste avstand til en fri flate

Calculation of a charge for a free face:

The factors you deal with in the planning of a blast are:
Burden distance
Spacing distance
Depth
Powder factor

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Tore Bjerkek
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Local time: 09:40

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Thanks very much, Tore!
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burden distance

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burden distance

Tore Bjerkek
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Thanks very much, Tore!

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