Abstract
To apply the geomechanics classification system, a given site should be divided into a number of geological structural units in such a way that each type of rock mass is represented by a separate geological structural unit. There are six parameters of structural unit. Out of these six, three are considered: (1) uniaxial compressive strength of intact rock material, (2) rock quality designation Rock Quality Designation (RQD), and (3) joint or discontinuity spacing. Engineering properties of rock masses are obtained using Rock Mass Rating (RMR). If the rock mass rating lies within a given range, the value of engineering properties is interpolated among the recommended range of properties. Thus, this chapter briefly explains the applications of RMR.
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