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Emerald Publishing Limited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1680/aisip.25134
ISBN print:
978-0-7277-4558-3
Publication date:
1996
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Use of the resistivity dipmeter for discontinuity assessment and stability design of a major cutting

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D. G. Guy;
D. G. Guy
Thorburn Colquhoun Limited, Hertford, United Kingdom
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D. A. O'Callaghan
D. A. O'Callaghan
Thorburn Colquhoun Limited, Hertford, United Kingdom
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D. G. Guy, D. A. O'Callaghan
Thorburn Colquhoun Limited, Hertford, United Kingdom
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https://doi.org/10.1680/aisip.25134.0061
  • Published:
    1996

  • 1. Introduction

  • 2. Background Data Sources

  • 3. Geology and Field Mapping

  • 4. Weathering Grading

  • 5. The Resistivity Dipmeter

  • 6. Rock Strength Testing

  • 7. Structure, Discontinuities and Permeability

  • Comparison of the Resistivity Dipmeter Results with Borehole Logs

  • 9. Failure Mechanisms

  • 10. Assessment of the Resistivity Dipmeter in Rock Slope Design

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