Abstract

Fracture system analysis is the subject of structural geology and its methods can be applied in dimension stone quarries. The dimension stone modelling through fracture system access can be aided by GPR (ground penetrating radar) technique in different ways. The fracture map of a dimension stone massif demands lateral interpolation of a discontinuous vector and the extrapolation (projection) of each fracture set into depth. Controlled GPR scanning profiles can enable fracture continuation into depth, even under soil cover, as well as determination of a large number of fracture features. Modelling dimension stone deposits requires a well-defined analysis of disjunctive structures and an adequate GPR profiling program based on fracture set characterization. An appropriate GPR data processing program can be valuable for engineering purposes (rock massif characterization), placing aside again structural geology and rock mechanics disciplines. Key words: dimension stone modelling, structural analysis, GPR exploration

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