Calculating Bias-Free Volumetric Fracture Counts (VFCs) in Underground Works and Their Use in Estimating Rock Mass Strength and Deformability Parameters
This paper initially provides a practical example on how to estimate a bias-free volumetric fracture count (<i>VFC</i>—fractures/m<sup>3</sup>) in a tunnel and incorporate it into a new and unified volumetric-based Geological Strength Index (V-GSI) chart. The quantified V-GSI...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Applied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/18/9025 |