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Geomechanics and Ground Control Question on Ground Vibrations

In an opencast coal mine, blast vibrations are measured at two locations, A and B simultaneously for a maximum charge per delay (Q) of 1200 kg as given.LocationDistance from the blast face, D (m)PPV (mm/s)
A100112.5
B30020.3
PPV=K[DQ]BPPV=K[\frac{D}{\sqrt{Q}}]^{-B}
where, K and ẞ are site constants. The PPV in mm/s, at a distance of 200 m from the blast face, is (round off up to 2 decimals)
Answer

The correct answer is: 37.50 or 38.50 (approx)