Measurement and analysis of rock mass fractures and their applications in civil engineering / Измерение и анализ трещиноватости горных массивов и их применение в гражданском строительстве

The evaluation of rock mass excavation (i.e. its excavatibility) has become an increasingly important factor in the economics of civil engineering, particularly for road and motorway construction projects. The most common problem associated with rock excavation is the incorrect assessment of its fracture state. This can result in large delays to the programme with consequent claims and tends to reflect poorly on the service provided by the geotechnical professional. <...>