Modified volumetric joint count to check for suitability of granite outcrops for dimension stone production

Journal of Engineering Science and Technology

Volumn 7, Issue 5, 2012, Pages 646-660

  Alade, Saliu M ^a   Muriana, Olaleye B ^a   Olayinka, Haleem J ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Dimension stone; Economical exploitation; Granite; Volumetric joint count

Indexed keywords

EID: 84874545846     PISSN: 18234690     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

References (22)

1. rd Ed.) Springer.
2. Tomašic, I. (1994). The influence of discontinuity fabric and other factors on optimum exploitation of dimension stone. Rudarsko-geološko-naftini Zbornik, 6, 101-105.
3. Sonmez, H.; Nefeslioglu, H.A.; and Gokceoglu, C., (2004). Determination of wJd on rock exposures including wide spaced joints. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 37(5), 403-413.
4. Xing, Z.; and Guohua, L. (1990). Estimation of confidence bounds for mean trace length of discontinuities using scanline surveys. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences and Geomechanics Abstracts, 27(3), 207-212.
5. Bell, F.G. (1992). Engineering in rock masses. Butter Worth-Heinemann Ltd.
6. Palmstrom, A. (2005). Measurements of and correlations between block size and rock quality, designation (RQD). Tunneling and Underground space technology, 20, 362-377.
7. Pine, R.J.; Coggan, J.S.; Flynn, Z.N.; and Elmo, D. (2006). The development of a new numerical modeling approach for naturally fractured rock masses. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 39(5), 395-419.
8. Harrison, J.P.; and Hudson, J.A. (2000). Engineering Rock mechanics: An introduction to the principles. Elsevier.
9. Sousa, L.M.O. (2007). Granite fracture index to check suitability of granite outcrops for quarrying. Engineering Geology, 92(3-4), 146-159.
10. Luodes, H., Selonen, O. and Ehlers, C. (2000). Evaluation of dimension stone in Gneissic rocks-a case history from southern Finland. Engineering Geology, 58(2), 209-223.
11. Priest, S.D.; and Hudson J.A. (1981). Estimation of discontinuity spacing and trace length using scanline surveys. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences & Geomechanics Abstracts, 18(3), 183-197.
12. Gwynn, X.P. (2008). Remote data capture in underground space for use in discrete fracture network modelling. Unpublished PhD Thesis, Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter.
13. International Society of Rock Mechanics (1978). Suggested methods for quantitative description of discontinuities in rocks by International Society of Rock Mechanics. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences and Geomechanics Abstracts, 15(6), 319-368.
14. International Society of Rock Mechanics (1981). Rock characterization, testing and monitoring. International Society of Rock Mechanics: Suggested Methods. Brown ET (Editor), Pergamon Press, Oxford.
15. Sonmez, H.; and Ulusay, R. (1999). Modifications to geological strength index (GSI) and their application to stability of slopes. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining sciences, 36(6), 743-760.
16. Lu, P.; and Latham, J.P. (1999). Developments in the assessment of in-situ block size distributions of rock masses. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 32(1), 29-49.
17. Latham, J.-P.; Meulen, J.V.; and Dupray, S. (2006). Prediction of in-situ block size distributions with reference to armourstone for breakwaters. Engineering Geology, 86(1), 18-36.
18. Ford, N.T. (2008). Discrete fracture network modelling for use in block cave mining analysis and design. Unpublished PhD thesis, Camborne School of Mine, University of Exeter.
19. Starfield, J.L.; and Cundall, P.A. (1988). Towards a methodology for rock mechanics modeling. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences and Geomechanics Abstracts, 25(3), 99-106.
20. George, O. (2006). Just enough AutoCAD 2006. SUBEX publisher San Francisco London.
21. Kogbe, C.A. (1979). Geology of Nigeria. Elizabethan Publishers, Lagos, Nigeria.
22. Oyawoye, M.O. (1972). The basement complex of Nigeria. African Geology. Editors: Dessanvagie and Whiteman, Geology Department, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.