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Rock Characterization: ISRM Symposium, Eurock '92, Chester, UK, 14–17 September 1992
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J. A. Hudson
J. A. Hudson
Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, London, UK
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Emerald Publishing Limited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1680/rc.35621
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978-0-7277-4024-3
Publication date:
1992
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Compressibility of jointed rock masses with specific reference to the chalk

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M. C. Matthews;
M. C. Matthews
University of Surrey, UK
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C. R. I. Clayton
C. R. I. Clayton
University of Surrey, UK
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M. C. Matthews, C. R. I. Clayton
University of Surrey, UK
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https://doi.org/10.1680/rc.35621.0076
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    1992

This paper reviews the relationship between discontinuity geometry and load-settlement characteristics, for the particular case of weak rock intersected by horizontal and vertical joints. Data from large loading tests and full-scale foundation structures are reviewed, and the mechanisms controlling mass compressibility are postulated.

  • INTRODUCTION

  • THE COMPRESSIBILITY OF FRACTURED ROCK

  • THE OBSERVED COMPRESSIBILITY OF CHALK

  • DISCUSSION

  • CONCLUSIONS

  • REFERENCES

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