Mechanical properties of selected granitoids along the Karora hydropower project, Besham, Northern Pakistan: Insights from petrography and joint analysis

The stability of tunnel site depends upon the deformation behaviors of the surrounding rocks, including joint density, mineral composition, micro cracks, and grain boundaries. The aim of this study was to analyze the mechanical properties of the Besham Complex in Northern Pakistan in terms of petrog...

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Auteurs principaux: Musa Khan, Huan Li, Asad Khan, Waqas Hussain, Rehan Khan, Rashid Ali
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Collection:Frontiers in Earth Science
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Accès en ligne:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feart.2022.1096850/full