Study on Mechanism of Static Blasting-Induced Hard Rock Fracture Expansion

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

The information provided in connection with the properties of crusher. But before the final decision, it needs many changes and corrections. After correcting the manuscript based on the comments, I will announce my opinion regarding the acceptance or rejection of the article. Please highlight all changes. 

1- The grammar and language structure of the article is inappropriate in some parts. It should be revised.

2- Do not use long sentences in the abstract. The investigated parameters should be briefly stated in the abstract. In the abstract, state what parameters were used and what results were obtained. Extra sentences should be deleted.

3- The introduction is too long. In the introduction, the relationship between microstructural changes and properties has not been investigated. Introductions in this format are not acceptable. Use the following articles to complete this section:

- Hadfield manganese austenitic steel: a review of manufacturing processes and properties, Materials Research Express, 6 (10), 2019, 1065c2.

- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-020-00405-1  

- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2018.06.009  

4- All formulas used must be specified from which reference they are derived.

 

5- The results of all tests should be reported along with the standard deviation. 

The grammar and language structure of the article is inappropriate in some parts. It should be revised. 

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Reviewer 2 Report

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Reviewer 3 Report

The manuscript entitled “Study on Mechanism of Static Blasting-induced Hard Rock Fracture Expansion” studies the mechanical process of a crusher that fractures hard rocks using static crusher component and expansion mechanism of the hydration reaction. The title and data-results are suitable for publication in Applied Sciences. The authors are required to improve the present work as follows:

1- The three stages (microfracture, fissure development and rupture) should be discussed in more details.

2- Better to include the Discussion section as one Results & Discussion as usual.

3- The conclusion should be summarized. Only the main findings and process are highlighted.

4- Add the full name before SCA abbreviation in Abstract.

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Round 2

Reviewer 1 Report

I recommend "Publish As Is".