Revisiting rock classification to estimate rock mass properties
This paper presents the results of ongoing research carried out by the author exploring methods to provide a more robust estimate of rock mass properties specifically for use in tunnel design. Data from various large-scale rock mass failures are introduced, including coal pillars. The damage-initiat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674775518304049 |