The estimation of rock mass strength properties using probabilistic approaches and quantified GSI chart

H. Basarir, S. Akdag, A. Karrech, M. Ozyurt

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Abstract

The strength and deformability properties of rock mass are required in many mining and civil engineering projects. As rock masses have a complex and uncertain nature, to deal with such complexity the use of probabilistic approaches seems to be more appropriate than the use of conventional deterministic approaches. In this paper, a recently presented quantitative approach was combined with the probabilistic approach to determine GSI value and predict rock mass strength and deformability parameters. Using the estimated GSI and measured intact rock properties the probability density distributions of rock mass strength and deformability properties were calculated through a Monte Carlo method.A comprehensive database is constructed using the information from the drill holes in the mine located in the Eastern part of Turkey. By means of the presented methodology a wide array of strength and deformability parameters to be used in any preliminary design studies were obtained.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Subtitle of host publicationFrom the Past to the Future
EditorsResat Ulusay, Mehmet Ali Hindistan, Ergün Tuncay, Ömer Aydan, Hasan Gerçek
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages1127-1132
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781138032651, 9781138032651
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Symposium on International Society for Rock Mechanics, ISRM 2016 - Cappadocia, Turkey
Duration: 29 Aug 201631 Aug 2016

Publication series

NameRock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: From the Past to the Future
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium on International Society for Rock Mechanics, ISRM 2016
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityCappadocia
Period29/08/1631/08/16

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, London.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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