TERRA - Intro to Remote Rock Mass Characterization

Let's continue with trace mapping and sampling.

Check out an online course on remote trace mapping and sampling

Chen et al. 2021 Automated extraction and evaluation of fracture trace maps from rock tunnel face images via deep learning. . Int. J. Min. Sci. 142

Let's learn about spacing:

Palmstrøm, A. Characterizing rock masses by the RMi for use in practical rock engineering. Tunn. Undergr. Space Technol. 1996, 11, 175–188.

Kim, B.H.; Cai, M.; Kaiser, P.K.; Yang, H.S. Estimation of Block Sizes for Rock Masses with Non-persistent Joint. Rock Mech. Rock Eng. 2007, 40, 169–192. 

Finally, let's talk about the effects of roughness:

Tuckey et al. 2016. Discontinuity survey and brittle fracture characterisation in open pit slopes using photogrammetry, APSSIM 2016

Now, you can do the roughness exercise on the next page.