Size Strength classification
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size-strength-classification-292-11592538
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Size Strength classification
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In geology, size strength classification is a two-parameter rock classification based on the strength of intact rock and the spacing of discontinuities in the rock mass. It was developed by Louis and Franklin (1970–75). The size-strength approach to rock mass characterisation has been found helpful in various mining and civil engineering applications. The concept of block size is analogous to that of grain size but on macroscopic scale. The rock is considered as a conglomerate of discrete intact
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Two-parameter rock mass classification
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2023-12-04T22:49:11Z
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