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Rock mass classifications were developed to make site investigation procedures more systematic by categorizing rock masses based on parameters that influence behavior. The objectives of rock mass classifications are to divide rock masses into groups based on characteristics, relate experiences between sites, provide quantitative design guidelines, and enable effective communication between engineers and geologists. The main benefits are improving site investigations by specifying minimum required data, providing quantitative information for design, and allowing for better engineering judgment and communication.

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Classification Tables

Rock mass classifications were developed to make site investigation procedures more systematic by categorizing rock masses based on parameters that influence behavior. The objectives of rock mass classifications are to divide rock masses into groups based on characteristics, relate experiences between sites, provide quantitative design guidelines, and enable effective communication between engineers and geologists. The main benefits are improving site investigations by specifying minimum required data, providing quantitative information for design, and allowing for better engineering judgment and communication.

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ROCK MASS CLASSIFICATION

Rock mass classifications were developed to create in site investigation procedures more
systematic. Idea is not to replace analytical studies, field observations, measurements or
engineering judgement.

Theobjectivesofrockmassclassificationsare,

Parametersinfluencingthebehaviourofarockmass.

Divideaparticularrockmassformulationintogroups

Provideabasisofunderstandingthecharacteristicsofeachrock

Relatetheexperienceofrockconditionsatdifferentsites

Derivequantitativedataandguidelinesforengineeringdesign

Providecommonbasisforcommunicationbetweenengineersandgeologists

Mainbenefitsofrockmassclassifications,

Improvingthequalityofsiteinvestigationsbycallingfortheminimuminputdataas
classificationparameters.

Providingquantitativeinformationfordesignpurposes.

Enablingbetterengineeringjudgementandmoreeffectivecommunicationonaproject.
Table 4: Rock Mass Rating System (After Bieniawski 1989)

Table 5: Guideline properties of Rock Mass Classes

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