Estimating RMR Values for Underground Excavations in a Rock Mass

During underground excavations for civil or mining engineering purposes, the variations in rock mass quality are important, especially for the design of the most suitable support to be applied to ensure stability. The aim of this investigation is to model the expected behavior of the ground, and thu...

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Main Authors: Vítor Santos, Paula F. da Silva, M. Graça Brito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/8/3/78