Optimization of blasthole burden, spacing, inclination, and delay time for the limestone quarries of Assiut Cement Company Research Authors Hatem Adly Sultan, Elseman I. Abdel Rasoul, Moamed Abuel Kassem, Mostafa M. Elbeblawi, Mamdouh Yousef Hussien Research Department Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Department Research Member Mohamed Abuel-Kassem Mohamed Research Year 2005