ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT: This paper presents a case study whereby oriented borehole data were used to characterize a rock mass. In particular the influence of random joints in the resulting block size distribution is investigated and its implications discussed. The analysis can contribute in evaluating the caving potential of a particular mine project.

Keywords:
metals & mining, borehole data, practical application, Upstream Oil & Gas, Simulation, discontinuity normal, discontinuity, stereonet, joint network, rock mass
Subjects:
Information Management and Systems
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2000. A.A. Balkema - Permission to Distribute - American Rock Mechanics Association
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