Implementation of a Fracture Modeling Strategy Based on Georadar Survey in a Large Area of Limestone Quarry Bench

Rock mass fractures adversely affect the cutting of commercial-size blocks and cause rock material loss in ornamental stone quarries. In order to obtain a reliable evaluation and an optimized production of ornamental stone deposits, it is fundamental to detect fractures in a non-destructive manner i...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Elkarmoty, Francesco Tinti, Sara Kasmaeeyazdi, Fabio Giannino, Stefano Bonduà, Roberto Bruno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Geosciences
Subjects:
GPR
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/8/12/481