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In order to obtain the accurate mechanical parameters of deep-buried coal goaf rock mass, the limitation of geological strength index (GSI) in concealed rock mass is analyzed.
Qingqiu Wang +4 more
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Improving rock classification in terms of explosivity [PDF]
Purpose. To improve rock classification in terms of explosivity relying upon the detailed analysis of characteristics of rating classifications available in the Russian Federation and in the world. Methods.
Kirsanov, A +5 more
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Joint Investigation and 3D Visual Evaluation of Rock Mass Quality
In order to realize the high efficiency quality classification and three-dimensional visualization of engineering rock mass and to solve the technical difficulties of the traditional rock mass quality evaluation method such as high labor intensity, long ...
Haiping Yuan +4 more
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Updating of the Hierarchical Rock Mass Rating (HRMR) system and a new subsystem developed for weathered granite formations [PDF]
The RMR system is still very much applied in rock mechanics engineering context. It is based on the evaluation of six weights to obtain a final rating.
Berry +7 more
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Weathering degree is one of the key criteria used to determine tunnel support with the main difficulty is in assessing the weathering grade of the tunnel face. This study applied CIEL*a*b colour space and image analysis to a rock mass tunnel face.
Intan Norsheira Yusoff +4 more
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Tensile Strength of Geological Discontinuities Including Incipient Bedding, Rock Joints and Mineral Veins [PDF]
Geological discontinuities have a controlling influence for many rock-engineering projects in terms of strength, deformability and permeability, but their characterisation is often very difficult.
A Brzovic +33 more
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Characterization of rock slopes through slope mass rating using 3D point clouds [PDF]
Rock mass classification systems are widely used tools for assessing the stability of rock slopes. Their calculation requires the prior quantification of several parameters during conventional fieldwork campaigns, such as the orientation of the ...
Abellán +29 more
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Geological structures and discontinuities in the rock are weak areas and groundwater infiltration pathways. The existence of geological structures and discontinuities will reduce the level of rock shear strength and the main implication is to increase ...
Hasyim Alhadar +2 more
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Alternative models for the calculation of the RMR and Q indexes for granite rock masses [PDF]
Empirical classification systems like the RMR and Q are often used in current practice of geotechnical structures design built in rock masses. They allow obtaining an overall description of the rock mass and the calculation, through analytical ...
Correia, A. Gomes +5 more
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Characteristics of boulders formed in tropical weathered granite: a review [PDF]
Boulder is well known as one of the obstruction material and problematic to the underground excavations and constructions. Although the presence of boulder in weathered rock mass was revealed and reported by many researchers, but the occurrence and ...
Komoo, Ibrahim +2 more
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