TERRA - Intro to Remote Rock Mass Characterization
Glossary
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Here you will find the glossary for terms used in rock mass engineering and characterization.
You can check out the Finnish Terminology Center here and a glossary of words about rock engineering from International Society for Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering Glossary.
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Block size is a key parameter in rock mass characterization and is one of the fracture properties. It determines the degree of fracturing in a rock mass and is related to spacing and persistence. It gives a measure of the rock mass strength degradation and influences the amount and type of ground support needed.
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