This document discusses various methods for classifying rock masses, including the Geomechanics Classification (RMR) method developed by Bieniawski, the Norwegian Q-System, and the RMi method. It provides details on how each system determines classification based on parameters such as rock quality, discontinuity spacing and condition, groundwater conditions, and orientation. The classifications are then used to determine appropriate excavation dimensions and support requirements for tunnels based on the rock mass quality.
Engineering geology is the application of the science of geology to the technology of ground engineering. The subject requires a comprehensive knowledge of geology, as well as an understanding of engineering properties and behaviour of the geological materials. The practice involves site investigation and site characterization specific to the needs of the engineering project. The geotechnical engineer plays a key role in most civil engineering projects as most structures are built on or in the ground. Geotechnical engineers assess the properties and behaviour of soil and rock formations.
Rock quality determination, rock structure ratingPrashant Katti
The Rock Quality Designation Index (RQD) provides a quantitative estimate of rock mass quality based on drill logs. The RQD is equal to the percentage of intact core pieces longer than 100mm in the total core length. It indicates the fractured state of the rock mass but does not provide information on core pieces shorter than 10cm or account for joint orientation. The Rock Structure Rating (RSR) is a quantitative method to describe rock mass quality and appropriate ground support. It assigns weighted values to parameters like rock type, joint patterns, and tunnel construction factors to determine an RSR value for rock tunnel sections.
This document discusses slope stability and failure in open pit mines. It notes that as mining depths increase, slope design becomes more important for economic reasons. Slope stability problems can be either gross or local failures. Factors that affect stability include slope geometry, geology, groundwater, lithology, dynamic forces, and mining methods. Common failure types are planar, wedge, circular, and toppling. Slope stability is assessed using limit equilibrium methods or numerical modeling techniques. Numerical models divide the rock mass into zones to simulate complex slope behavior.
Rock mechanics for engineering geology part 1Jyoti Khatiwada
Rock mass classification systems are used to characterize rock masses for engineering design and stability analysis. The key systems discussed include the Rock Mass Rating (RMR) system, Q-system, Slope Mass Rating (SMR), and the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) classification. These systems aim to identify significant rock mass parameters, divide rock masses into classes of similar quality, and provide guidelines for design and communication between engineers and geologists. The advantages and limitations of each system are reviewed.
Fault'classification of fault and mechanism of faultingShivam Jain
This document summarizes a seminar on faults presented by Aditi Jena to her professor. It defines a fault as a fracture in rock across which there is significant displacement. Faults are classified based on their dip, pattern of movement, and stress conditions. The main types are normal faults which form during tension, reverse/thrust faults during compression, and strike-slip faults when the intermediate stress axis is vertical. Fault planes develop at 30 degrees to the maximum stress and slip occurs perpendicular to the intermediate stress. Examples like the San Andreas fault and Main Central Thrust are given to illustrate different fault types.
The document discusses various geological factors that must be considered when constructing tunnels, including: conducting subsurface exploration using pits, adits, drilling, and pilot tunnels; using core drilling and geophysical investigations to interpret geological features; addressing issues related to joint orientation, weathering, faults, rock bursts, and more. Pilot tunnels can help explore critical geological conditions ahead of main excavation and drain rock. The ideal tunnel cross-section depends on the type of rock and purpose of the tunnel.
This document summarizes the key mechanical properties of rocks, including density, specific gravity, strength, strain, stress, porosity, and permeability. It defines each property, provides examples for common rock types, and notes that mechanics refers to how materials respond to applied loads. The conclusion restates that the document covered the mechanical characteristics of rocks according to these seven properties.
Engineering geology is the application of the science of geology to the technology of ground engineering. The subject requires a comprehensive knowledge of geology, as well as an understanding of engineering properties and behaviour of the geological materials. The practice involves site investigation and site characterization specific to the needs of the engineering project. The geotechnical engineer plays a key role in most civil engineering projects as most structures are built on or in the ground. Geotechnical engineers assess the properties and behaviour of soil and rock formations.
Rock quality determination, rock structure ratingPrashant Katti
The Rock Quality Designation Index (RQD) provides a quantitative estimate of rock mass quality based on drill logs. The RQD is equal to the percentage of intact core pieces longer than 100mm in the total core length. It indicates the fractured state of the rock mass but does not provide information on core pieces shorter than 10cm or account for joint orientation. The Rock Structure Rating (RSR) is a quantitative method to describe rock mass quality and appropriate ground support. It assigns weighted values to parameters like rock type, joint patterns, and tunnel construction factors to determine an RSR value for rock tunnel sections.
This document discusses slope stability and failure in open pit mines. It notes that as mining depths increase, slope design becomes more important for economic reasons. Slope stability problems can be either gross or local failures. Factors that affect stability include slope geometry, geology, groundwater, lithology, dynamic forces, and mining methods. Common failure types are planar, wedge, circular, and toppling. Slope stability is assessed using limit equilibrium methods or numerical modeling techniques. Numerical models divide the rock mass into zones to simulate complex slope behavior.
Rock mechanics for engineering geology part 1Jyoti Khatiwada
Rock mass classification systems are used to characterize rock masses for engineering design and stability analysis. The key systems discussed include the Rock Mass Rating (RMR) system, Q-system, Slope Mass Rating (SMR), and the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) classification. These systems aim to identify significant rock mass parameters, divide rock masses into classes of similar quality, and provide guidelines for design and communication between engineers and geologists. The advantages and limitations of each system are reviewed.
Fault'classification of fault and mechanism of faultingShivam Jain
This document summarizes a seminar on faults presented by Aditi Jena to her professor. It defines a fault as a fracture in rock across which there is significant displacement. Faults are classified based on their dip, pattern of movement, and stress conditions. The main types are normal faults which form during tension, reverse/thrust faults during compression, and strike-slip faults when the intermediate stress axis is vertical. Fault planes develop at 30 degrees to the maximum stress and slip occurs perpendicular to the intermediate stress. Examples like the San Andreas fault and Main Central Thrust are given to illustrate different fault types.
The document discusses various geological factors that must be considered when constructing tunnels, including: conducting subsurface exploration using pits, adits, drilling, and pilot tunnels; using core drilling and geophysical investigations to interpret geological features; addressing issues related to joint orientation, weathering, faults, rock bursts, and more. Pilot tunnels can help explore critical geological conditions ahead of main excavation and drain rock. The ideal tunnel cross-section depends on the type of rock and purpose of the tunnel.
This document summarizes the key mechanical properties of rocks, including density, specific gravity, strength, strain, stress, porosity, and permeability. It defines each property, provides examples for common rock types, and notes that mechanics refers to how materials respond to applied loads. The conclusion restates that the document covered the mechanical characteristics of rocks according to these seven properties.
The document discusses slope mass rating (SMR) and its use in assessing the stability of rock slopes. SMR is calculated based on the basic rock mass rating (RMR) minus adjustment factors (F1, F2, F3) that account for discontinuity orientation plus an additional factor (F4) depending on excavation method. SMR values are used to classify slope stability into five classes, with recommended support measures depending on the class such as bolting, shotcrete, or retaining walls. The document also discusses factors that can affect slope stability and adaptations made to the SMR system for use in different regions.
The document discusses the physical properties of rocks and soils that are important for civil engineering projects. It describes measuring properties like unit weight, density, porosity, strength, and permeability. It then discusses specific gravity determination and how porosity is measured. Various stress types on rocks, including compressive and tensile strength, are defined. Methods for determining rock properties like point load index and Schmidt hammer rebound number are presented. The document also covers rock mass classification systems and significance of faults and folds for engineering projects, as well as weathering and alteration of rocks.
Rock Mass Classification and also a brief description of Rock Mass Rating (RMR), Rock Structure Rating (RSR), Q valves and New Austrian Tunneling method(NATM)
joints and its classification and its recognitionShivam Jain
Joints are fractures in rock without displacement. They form due to tension, shear, or compressive stresses. Joints can be classified based on their orientation relative to bedding, their geometry, genesis, and dip. Systematic joints are parallel while nonsystematic joints have irregular distributions. Joints influence groundwater flow, construction, and are important in mining and resource exploration. They provide pathways for fluid migration and impact slope stability.
Determination of strike and dip and geological cross section Aditya Mistry
This document provides steps for determining strike and dip from outcrop data and for constructing a geological cross section:
1. To determine strike and dip, first measure the map distance and elevation difference between two outcrops to calculate apparent dip. Then use trigonometry to locate the elevation of a third outcrop and mark the strike line. The dip direction is perpendicular to strike toward lower elevations.
2. To construct a geological cross section, first select a representative line of section. Then transfer topographic contours and structural features like faults onto the cross section. Plot bedding measurements and use them to extend lithological boundaries above and below the surface.
Introduction
Petrophysic of the rocks
It is the study of the physical and chemical properties of the rocks related to the pores and fluid distribution
Porosity, is ratio between volume of void to the total voids of the rock.
Permeability, is ability of a porous material to allow fluids to pass through it.
Electric, most of the sedimentary rocks don’t have conductivity.
Radiation, clay rocks have 40K, radiate alpha ray.
Hardness, it depends on the cementing material and thickness of the sediments.
WELL LOGGING
The systematic recording of rock properties and it’s fluid contents in wells being drilled or produced to obtain various petrophysical parameters and characteristics of down hole sequences (G.E Archie 1950).
The measurement versus depth or time, or both, of one or more physical properties in a well.
These methods are particularly good when surface outcrops are not available, but a direct sample of the rock is needed to be sure of the lithology.
A wide range of physical parameters can be measured.
In some cases, the measurements are not direct, it require interpretation by analogy or by correlating values between two or more logs run in the same hole.
Provide information on lithology, boundaries of formations and stratigraphic correlation.
Determine Porosity, Permeability, water, oil and gas saturation.
Reservoir modeling and Structural studies… etc.
Types of Well Logging
Logs can be classified into several types under different category
Permeability and lithology Logs
Gamma Ray log
Self Potential [SP] log
Caliber log
Porosity Logs
Density log
Sonic log
Neutron log
Electrical Logs
Resistivity Log
For contact : omerupto3@gmail.com
Rock mechanics for engineering geology part 3Jyoti Khatiwada
Hydraulic fracturing is a method to estimate initial stresses by pressurizing a sealed borehole section until it fractures. The fracture orientation indicates the minimum stress direction. This provides the orientation of the maximum horizontal stress for vertical boreholes. The breakdown pressure estimates the minimum principal stress, while the reopening pressure estimates the maximum principal stress. This allows estimating the 2D stress field in the horizontal plane, making it suitable for deep measurements where no underground access exists. However, it requires space for equipment and is best suited to vertical boreholes.
Tunnelling is a serious engineering project.
In addition to large investment cost, the challenges related to long and deep tunnels are considerable.
Important aspects which needs to be considered are related to the construction works, geology, environment and operation. his module highlights all these aspects.
This document discusses types of rock slope failures. It describes four main types: plane failure, wedge failure, toppling failure, and rotational failure. For each failure type, it explains the structural conditions and geometry required for that specific failure to occur. Diagrams provide visual examples of how each failure mode appears. The document also briefly discusses methods for stabilizing unstable rock slopes, including drainage, excavation, reinforcement, and protective measures.
Rock mass classification systems are used to characterize rock masses for engineering design and stability analysis. The document discusses several quantitative and qualitative rock mass classification systems used for tunneling and slope engineering. It provides details on the Rock Mass Rating (RMR) system, Q-system, Mining Rock Mass Rating (MRMR) system, and New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) classification. The advantages and disadvantages of these different systems are also presented.
The document discusses stresses around underground openings such as tunnels. It describes how underground openings alter the initial stress state of rocks and how determining stresses is important for design. Different types of tunnels and excavation methods are also outlined. The document then focuses on analyzing stresses around circular underground openings using transformations between rectangular and polar coordinate systems. It presents solutions for circular openings under hydrostatic stress fields and discusses elastic-plastic behavior, including Bray's model for analyzing squeezing tunnels.
This document provides an overview of laboratory and field testing methods for rocks. It discusses index property tests such as unit weight, porosity, permeability, electrical resistivity, and sonic velocity that are used to characterize and classify rocks. It also describes mechanical property tests like unconfined compressive strength testing, triaxial testing, point load strength testing, and beam bending tests. Common field testing methods mentioned include pressuremeter testing, in-situ direct shear testing, and hydraulic fracturing. The document provides details on sample preparation, equipment used, procedures, and how to calculate and interpret results for different rock property tests.
Seismic surveys use seismic waves to image the subsurface. There are two main types: refraction surveys use refracted waves to determine shallow layer velocities, while reflection surveys use reflected waves to image deeper geological structures and boundaries between rock layers. Reflection surveys require more receivers and sources to adequately image the subsurface, making the data acquisition and processing more complex but able to image deeper targets compared to refraction surveys.
Subsidence is one of the major environmental issues related to underground mining industry. This presentation gives an insight to causes, nature, effect of subsidence and some mitigation measures.
There are four main types of slope failures: plane, wedge, toppling, and rotational. Plane failures occur along planar discontinuities like bedding planes or joints. Wedge failures form when two discontinuity sets intersect perpendicularly to the slope. Toppling failures involve the forward rotation of rock columns about a fixed point. Rotational failures involve movement along a curved failure surface within the soil. Each failure type has specific structural conditions required, such as the dip direction and angle of discontinuities compared to the slope face.
The Mohr Coulomb failure criterion describes the relationship between normal and shear stresses at failure through a linear equation. It represents the peak shear strength of a material as a function of the applied normal stress and the angle of internal friction. The criterion is commonly used in geotechnical analysis but has limitations as it assumes shear failure and does not account for non-linear failure envelopes or the intermediate principal stress.
This document discusses rock mechanics and provides information on key concepts such as the classification of rocks, stress, strain, factors affecting rock behavior like temperature and pressure, different rock textures, brittle behavior, shear failure, rock strength, challenges in rock mechanics like spalling and wedge failure, and causes of such challenges like insufficient knowledge. It covers topics like sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks, definitions of stress and strain, relationships between pressure, depth and temperature, and how internal and external conditions influence rock properties.
This document discusses various geophysical investigation methods used to study subsurface geology. It describes electrical resistivity, seismic refraction, gravity and magnetic methods. Electrical resistivity involves measuring resistivity variations to interpret subsurface rock types and structures. Seismic refraction uses the refraction of seismic waves to determine depth to subsurface layers. Gravity and magnetic methods detect density and susceptibility anomalies respectively to locate subsurface bodies. Geophysical methods provide quick, economical and multi-purpose subsurface exploration without drilling.
Importance of geological considerations while choosing tunnel sites and align...Buddharatna godboley
This document discusses the importance of geological considerations when selecting sites and alignments for tunnels. It notes that geological investigations are essential for choosing the best route, determining the excavation method, designing the tunnel, assessing costs and stability, and evaluating environmental hazards. The document provides details on how different rock types and geological structures like folding and faulting can impact tunnel construction and design. It emphasizes that understanding the area's geology is crucial for planning tunnels and minimizing risks.
This technical paper provides an overview of the major sedimentary basins in India that contain hydrocarbon reserves. It divides the basins into four categories based on the status of hydrocarbon exploration and production. The key basins discussed in detail include the Assam Shelf Basin, Cambay Basin, Bombay Offshore Basin, and Krishna-Godavari Basin. For each basin, it summarizes the geological setting, stratigraphy, hydrocarbon source rocks and reservoir rocks. The paper provides a high-level technical summary of India's major sedimentary basins with proven oil and gas reserves.
Applications of Vane Shear Test in Geotechnical soil investigationsAzdeen Najah
The document discusses the results of vane shear tests conducted on soil samples from a site for a proposed 40 km highway near a riverbank. The test results show undrained shear strengths (Cu) below 90 kPa, indicating the need for ground improvement. Recommendations include using geotextiles to separate weak subgrade soils from pavement layers, improving the subgrade quality through compaction or adding aggregates/additives, using geogrid reinforcement in the subgrade and base course, and placing geogrids and concrete on embankment slopes for stability.
1. Soil investigations are conducted to obtain information useful for planning, designing and executing construction projects. This includes determining soil properties, groundwater levels, suitable foundation types and depths, bearing capacity, settlements, and lateral earth pressures.
2. Standard penetration tests are used to determine soil properties like relative density and strength. The test involves driving a split spoon sampler into the soil using a hammer and measuring the blow counts. Corrections are made for dilatancy and overburden pressure.
3. Piles can be classified based on material, load transfer method, construction method, use, and soil displacement. Components of a well foundation include the cutting edge, well curb, stining, bottom plug, sand fill
The document discusses slope mass rating (SMR) and its use in assessing the stability of rock slopes. SMR is calculated based on the basic rock mass rating (RMR) minus adjustment factors (F1, F2, F3) that account for discontinuity orientation plus an additional factor (F4) depending on excavation method. SMR values are used to classify slope stability into five classes, with recommended support measures depending on the class such as bolting, shotcrete, or retaining walls. The document also discusses factors that can affect slope stability and adaptations made to the SMR system for use in different regions.
The document discusses the physical properties of rocks and soils that are important for civil engineering projects. It describes measuring properties like unit weight, density, porosity, strength, and permeability. It then discusses specific gravity determination and how porosity is measured. Various stress types on rocks, including compressive and tensile strength, are defined. Methods for determining rock properties like point load index and Schmidt hammer rebound number are presented. The document also covers rock mass classification systems and significance of faults and folds for engineering projects, as well as weathering and alteration of rocks.
Rock Mass Classification and also a brief description of Rock Mass Rating (RMR), Rock Structure Rating (RSR), Q valves and New Austrian Tunneling method(NATM)
joints and its classification and its recognitionShivam Jain
Joints are fractures in rock without displacement. They form due to tension, shear, or compressive stresses. Joints can be classified based on their orientation relative to bedding, their geometry, genesis, and dip. Systematic joints are parallel while nonsystematic joints have irregular distributions. Joints influence groundwater flow, construction, and are important in mining and resource exploration. They provide pathways for fluid migration and impact slope stability.
Determination of strike and dip and geological cross section Aditya Mistry
This document provides steps for determining strike and dip from outcrop data and for constructing a geological cross section:
1. To determine strike and dip, first measure the map distance and elevation difference between two outcrops to calculate apparent dip. Then use trigonometry to locate the elevation of a third outcrop and mark the strike line. The dip direction is perpendicular to strike toward lower elevations.
2. To construct a geological cross section, first select a representative line of section. Then transfer topographic contours and structural features like faults onto the cross section. Plot bedding measurements and use them to extend lithological boundaries above and below the surface.
Introduction
Petrophysic of the rocks
It is the study of the physical and chemical properties of the rocks related to the pores and fluid distribution
Porosity, is ratio between volume of void to the total voids of the rock.
Permeability, is ability of a porous material to allow fluids to pass through it.
Electric, most of the sedimentary rocks don’t have conductivity.
Radiation, clay rocks have 40K, radiate alpha ray.
Hardness, it depends on the cementing material and thickness of the sediments.
WELL LOGGING
The systematic recording of rock properties and it’s fluid contents in wells being drilled or produced to obtain various petrophysical parameters and characteristics of down hole sequences (G.E Archie 1950).
The measurement versus depth or time, or both, of one or more physical properties in a well.
These methods are particularly good when surface outcrops are not available, but a direct sample of the rock is needed to be sure of the lithology.
A wide range of physical parameters can be measured.
In some cases, the measurements are not direct, it require interpretation by analogy or by correlating values between two or more logs run in the same hole.
Provide information on lithology, boundaries of formations and stratigraphic correlation.
Determine Porosity, Permeability, water, oil and gas saturation.
Reservoir modeling and Structural studies… etc.
Types of Well Logging
Logs can be classified into several types under different category
Permeability and lithology Logs
Gamma Ray log
Self Potential [SP] log
Caliber log
Porosity Logs
Density log
Sonic log
Neutron log
Electrical Logs
Resistivity Log
For contact : omerupto3@gmail.com
Rock mechanics for engineering geology part 3Jyoti Khatiwada
Hydraulic fracturing is a method to estimate initial stresses by pressurizing a sealed borehole section until it fractures. The fracture orientation indicates the minimum stress direction. This provides the orientation of the maximum horizontal stress for vertical boreholes. The breakdown pressure estimates the minimum principal stress, while the reopening pressure estimates the maximum principal stress. This allows estimating the 2D stress field in the horizontal plane, making it suitable for deep measurements where no underground access exists. However, it requires space for equipment and is best suited to vertical boreholes.
Tunnelling is a serious engineering project.
In addition to large investment cost, the challenges related to long and deep tunnels are considerable.
Important aspects which needs to be considered are related to the construction works, geology, environment and operation. his module highlights all these aspects.
This document discusses types of rock slope failures. It describes four main types: plane failure, wedge failure, toppling failure, and rotational failure. For each failure type, it explains the structural conditions and geometry required for that specific failure to occur. Diagrams provide visual examples of how each failure mode appears. The document also briefly discusses methods for stabilizing unstable rock slopes, including drainage, excavation, reinforcement, and protective measures.
Rock mass classification systems are used to characterize rock masses for engineering design and stability analysis. The document discusses several quantitative and qualitative rock mass classification systems used for tunneling and slope engineering. It provides details on the Rock Mass Rating (RMR) system, Q-system, Mining Rock Mass Rating (MRMR) system, and New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) classification. The advantages and disadvantages of these different systems are also presented.
The document discusses stresses around underground openings such as tunnels. It describes how underground openings alter the initial stress state of rocks and how determining stresses is important for design. Different types of tunnels and excavation methods are also outlined. The document then focuses on analyzing stresses around circular underground openings using transformations between rectangular and polar coordinate systems. It presents solutions for circular openings under hydrostatic stress fields and discusses elastic-plastic behavior, including Bray's model for analyzing squeezing tunnels.
This document provides an overview of laboratory and field testing methods for rocks. It discusses index property tests such as unit weight, porosity, permeability, electrical resistivity, and sonic velocity that are used to characterize and classify rocks. It also describes mechanical property tests like unconfined compressive strength testing, triaxial testing, point load strength testing, and beam bending tests. Common field testing methods mentioned include pressuremeter testing, in-situ direct shear testing, and hydraulic fracturing. The document provides details on sample preparation, equipment used, procedures, and how to calculate and interpret results for different rock property tests.
Seismic surveys use seismic waves to image the subsurface. There are two main types: refraction surveys use refracted waves to determine shallow layer velocities, while reflection surveys use reflected waves to image deeper geological structures and boundaries between rock layers. Reflection surveys require more receivers and sources to adequately image the subsurface, making the data acquisition and processing more complex but able to image deeper targets compared to refraction surveys.
Subsidence is one of the major environmental issues related to underground mining industry. This presentation gives an insight to causes, nature, effect of subsidence and some mitigation measures.
There are four main types of slope failures: plane, wedge, toppling, and rotational. Plane failures occur along planar discontinuities like bedding planes or joints. Wedge failures form when two discontinuity sets intersect perpendicularly to the slope. Toppling failures involve the forward rotation of rock columns about a fixed point. Rotational failures involve movement along a curved failure surface within the soil. Each failure type has specific structural conditions required, such as the dip direction and angle of discontinuities compared to the slope face.
The Mohr Coulomb failure criterion describes the relationship between normal and shear stresses at failure through a linear equation. It represents the peak shear strength of a material as a function of the applied normal stress and the angle of internal friction. The criterion is commonly used in geotechnical analysis but has limitations as it assumes shear failure and does not account for non-linear failure envelopes or the intermediate principal stress.
This document discusses rock mechanics and provides information on key concepts such as the classification of rocks, stress, strain, factors affecting rock behavior like temperature and pressure, different rock textures, brittle behavior, shear failure, rock strength, challenges in rock mechanics like spalling and wedge failure, and causes of such challenges like insufficient knowledge. It covers topics like sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks, definitions of stress and strain, relationships between pressure, depth and temperature, and how internal and external conditions influence rock properties.
This document discusses various geophysical investigation methods used to study subsurface geology. It describes electrical resistivity, seismic refraction, gravity and magnetic methods. Electrical resistivity involves measuring resistivity variations to interpret subsurface rock types and structures. Seismic refraction uses the refraction of seismic waves to determine depth to subsurface layers. Gravity and magnetic methods detect density and susceptibility anomalies respectively to locate subsurface bodies. Geophysical methods provide quick, economical and multi-purpose subsurface exploration without drilling.
Importance of geological considerations while choosing tunnel sites and align...Buddharatna godboley
This document discusses the importance of geological considerations when selecting sites and alignments for tunnels. It notes that geological investigations are essential for choosing the best route, determining the excavation method, designing the tunnel, assessing costs and stability, and evaluating environmental hazards. The document provides details on how different rock types and geological structures like folding and faulting can impact tunnel construction and design. It emphasizes that understanding the area's geology is crucial for planning tunnels and minimizing risks.
This technical paper provides an overview of the major sedimentary basins in India that contain hydrocarbon reserves. It divides the basins into four categories based on the status of hydrocarbon exploration and production. The key basins discussed in detail include the Assam Shelf Basin, Cambay Basin, Bombay Offshore Basin, and Krishna-Godavari Basin. For each basin, it summarizes the geological setting, stratigraphy, hydrocarbon source rocks and reservoir rocks. The paper provides a high-level technical summary of India's major sedimentary basins with proven oil and gas reserves.
Applications of Vane Shear Test in Geotechnical soil investigationsAzdeen Najah
The document discusses the results of vane shear tests conducted on soil samples from a site for a proposed 40 km highway near a riverbank. The test results show undrained shear strengths (Cu) below 90 kPa, indicating the need for ground improvement. Recommendations include using geotextiles to separate weak subgrade soils from pavement layers, improving the subgrade quality through compaction or adding aggregates/additives, using geogrid reinforcement in the subgrade and base course, and placing geogrids and concrete on embankment slopes for stability.
1. Soil investigations are conducted to obtain information useful for planning, designing and executing construction projects. This includes determining soil properties, groundwater levels, suitable foundation types and depths, bearing capacity, settlements, and lateral earth pressures.
2. Standard penetration tests are used to determine soil properties like relative density and strength. The test involves driving a split spoon sampler into the soil using a hammer and measuring the blow counts. Corrections are made for dilatancy and overburden pressure.
3. Piles can be classified based on material, load transfer method, construction method, use, and soil displacement. Components of a well foundation include the cutting edge, well curb, stining, bottom plug, sand fill
This document discusses the design and construction of a post-tensioned concrete slab. It begins with objectives to summarize experience with post-tensioning in building construction and discuss design and construction of post-tensioned flat slab structures. It then provides details on prestressed concrete principles, design of the PT slabs including thickness determination and prestress calculations, and execution steps like formwork, concrete pouring, prestressing, and grouting. Post-tensioning offers advantages over reinforced concrete like longer spans, thinner slabs, and improved seismic performance.
This document presents a laboratory study on light weight concrete produced by partially replacing coarse aggregates with cinders. The objectives were to conduct tests on materials, design an M30 mix, and test mechanical properties of light weight concrete. Various percentages of cinder replacement were tested. Results showed compressive strength was highest with 50% cinder replacement. Cost analysis found light weight concrete to be more economical due to cheaper cinders. The study concluded cinders can partially replace aggregates to produce workable, strong light weight concrete.
RESTORATION OF EXISTING MAJOR BRIDGE ACROSS RIVER BHADAR ON NATIONAL HIGHWAY ...IEI GSC
By S.K.Patel, P C Gandhi S R Shah J N Prajapati
at 31st National Convention of Civil Engineers
organised by
Gujarat State Center, The Institution of Engineers (India) at Ahmedabad
Wall control blasting practices at ksladag gold mineAlan Monzon
This document summarizes wall control blasting practices at the Kisladag Gold Mine in Turkey. It describes the benchmark presplit and trim blast designs used, which generally produced high quality pit walls with minimal crest loss. However, a minor slope failure occurred, prompting an evaluation. Modified designs were implemented, including 10m benches at a 70° slope and changes to presplit and trim designs. These minimized crest loss to less than 1.5m. A heat map of crest loss for the entire pit was also prepared based on lithology and rock structure to further improve wall stability.
Pile&Wellfoundation_ManualUpdated as on 20.5.16.pdfDharmPalJangra1
This document provides guidelines for the design and construction of well and pile foundations for railway bridges in India. It covers topics such as the depth of well foundations, shapes and cross-sections of wells, allowable bearing pressures, types of pile foundations, pile spacing, and load carrying capacity of piles. The guidelines are intended to help transfer heavy bridge loads to deep soil strata in a safe and stable manner. Standards are provided for various aspects of well and pile foundation design to suit local soil and construction conditions in India.
The document summarizes an experimental study that investigated the friction coefficient between concrete block and steel plate bolted joints. Specifically, it tested 30 specimen groups to determine the effects of various parameters on the friction coefficient, including: the type and amount of glue between the concrete and steel surfaces; the type, size, and amount of sand on the concrete surface; the shape and dimensions of grooves in the steel plate; and the bolt pre-tightening force. The experiments found that the friction coefficient increased with greater amounts of glue on the steel plate surface and higher bolt pre-tightening pressures. It also examined using different sizes of sand and shapes of steel plate grooves to optimize the friction coefficient.
The document summarizes the analysis and design of various foundation types for a seven story building in Nablus city. It describes isolated footings, combined footings, wall footings, mat foundations, and pile foundations. Laboratory test results of soil samples are presented. Loads on each column are calculated. Dimensions, reinforcement details and settlement calculations are provided for each foundation type. Based on the analysis of material quantities, construction costs, and settlement calculations, isolated footings with combined, wall and elevator footings are recommended as the most economical foundation solution.
The document is a seminar report on soil nailing submitted by Ankush Choudhury to fulfill requirements for a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. It discusses the key components of soil nailing including the nails, shotcrete facing, and interactions between the native soil, reinforcement, and facing. It provides background on the origin and development of soil nailing, favorable ground conditions for its use, design requirements, and construction sequences. The report aims to explain the technique of soil nailing for slope stabilization and retaining walls.
This document presents the structural analysis of a reinforced concrete bungalow conducted by a group of students. It includes the location and site plan of the bungalow, relevant architectural plans, structural plans showing beam and column sizes and foundation details. It also provides the design brief outlining the live loads for different areas. The group analyzed specific beams by calculating the dead loads, live loads, and ultimate loads. Load diagrams were drawn to visualize the reactions, shear forces and bending moments. Individual members of the group were assigned different structural elements for analysis.
This document discusses various issues related to pile construction quality control and Pile Integrity Testing (PIT). It provides details on different types of augers, drilling buckets, core barrels, and belling buckets used in pile construction. It also describes common piling procedures and methods of borehole stabilization. The document discusses integrity problems that can occur in bored piles and details on pile load testing procedures. It provides guidance on properly conducting Pile Integrity Tests and interpreting the results, including the appropriate selection of magnification delay and magnification values.
Presentation for lecture on underwater concrete - TU Delft: MSc Geotechnical ...Ruud Arkesteijn
1. The document summarizes a lecture on underwater concrete floors (UCFs), their uses, design rules, and innovations.
2. UCFs are commonly used in the Netherlands for sub-surface construction in soft soils below the groundwater level, serving functions like retaining water, distributing horizontal and vertical forces.
3. Design rules are provided in CUR77, which was revised in 2014 to comply with Eurocodes. The rules cover modeling, dimensioning, and detailing of unreinforced UCFs.
4. Steel fiber reinforcement of UCFs improves cracking behavior and allows the UCF to serve both temporary and permanent structural functions. Several innovative applications in the Netherlands were highlighted.
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3. ▪To divide a particular rock mass into groups of similar
behavior.
▪To provide a basis for understanding the
characteristics of each group.
▪To facilitate the planning and the design of excavations
in rock by yielding quantitative data required for the
solution of real engineering problems.
▪To provide a common basis for effective
communication among all persons concerned with a
tunneling project.
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WHY?
4. ▪Developed by Bieniawski's in 1973.
▪Determined from 49 case histories
▪Parameters
➢a. Uniaxial compressive strength of intact rock material.
➢b. Rock quality designation (RQD).
➢c. Spacing of discontinuities.
➢d. Orientation of discontinuities.
➢e. Condition of discontinuities.
➢f. Groundwater conditions.
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GEOMECHANICS CLASSIFICATION (RMR)
5. ▪STRENGTH TEST
➢Point load strength index test
❖ 𝐼𝑆 =
𝑃
𝐷 𝐸
2
o P=Load at failure
o 𝐷 𝐸 = Distance between
cones.
❖ UCS=24* 𝐼𝑆 for 50 mm dia.
❖ UCS=(14+0.175*D)* 𝐼𝑆
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a) Diametrical test
b) Axial test
c) Block test
d) Irregular lump test
6. ➢Uni-axial compressive test
❖UCS=P/A
o P= Load at failure
o A= cross-sectional area
of specimen
❖ Specimen should not be
store more than 30 days.
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▪RQD
❖If core sample not
available
o RQD=115-3.3Jv
9. ▪SPACING OF DISCONTINUITIES
➢In a zone specified, spacing of at least three set of
discontinuities is measured in a direction perpendicular
to them.
➢ The measuring for two set of discontinuities will be
considered conservative.
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10. ▪CONDITION OF DISCONITINUITIES
➢Condition of discontinuities is measured by observing
the persistence, aperture, roughness, infilling materials
and degree of weathering.
➢Roughness or the nature of the asperities in the
discontinuity surfaces is an important parameter
characterizing the condition of discontinuities.
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11. a.Very rough. Near vertical steps and ridges occur on the
discontinuity surface.
b. Rough. Some ridge and side-angle steps are evident; asperities
are clearly visible; and discontinuity surface feels very
abrasive.
c. Slightly rough. Asperities on the discontinuity surfaces are
distinguishable and can be felt.
d. Smooth. Surface appears smooth and feels so to the touch.
e. Slickensided.Visual evidence of polishing exists.
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12. ▪ORIENTATION OF DISCONTINUITIES
➢Orientation of discontinuities is determined by the
measurement of the dip and strike.
➢Tunnel axis orientation either parallel to strike or
perpendicular to strike affect the stability of the
tunnel.
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13. ▪GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS
➢In the case of tunnels, the rate of inflow of groundwater per 10 m length is
determined.
➢General condition can be described as completely dry, damp, wet, dripping,
and flowing.
➢If actual water pressure data are available
water pressure
major principal stress
➢Major principal stress is vertical stress which is determined from the depth
below surface and increases with depth at 1.1 psi per foot of the depth
below surface.
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Consider a slightly weathered quartzite in which a 20-ft-span tunnel is to be driven.
The following classification parameters were determined:
Items Value Rating
Uniaxial strength 155 MPa 12
RQD 85 % 17
Spacing of discontinuity 2.1 m 20
Condition of discontinuity( gouge
absent)
12
Groundwater Moderate inflow (wet) 7
Orientation of discontinuity Fair -5
19. ▪Final RMR value= 63.Then,
▪Grade of rock=Second Class; good rock
▪Stand up time= 1 year for 10 m span
Since our tunnel has 20 ft. span so stand up time = 1
month from graph.
Rock mass modulus= 0.37*10^6 psi.
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Rock mass class Excavation
Rock bolts (20 mm
diameter, fully
grouted)
Shotcrete Steel sets
I - Very good
rock RMR: 81-
100
Full face, 3 m advance. Generally no support required except spot bolting.
II - Good rock
RMR: 61-80
Full face , 1-1.5 m advance.
Complete support 20 m from
face.
Locally, bolts in
crown 3 m long,
spaced 2.5 m with
occasional wire mesh.
50 mm in
crown where
required.
None.
III - Fair rock
RMR: 41-60
Top heading and bench
1.5-3 m advance in top heading.
Commence support after each
blast. Complete support 10 m
from face.
Systematic bolts 4 m
long, spaced 1.5 - 2 m
in crown and walls
with wire mesh in
crown.
50-100 mm
in crown and
30 mm in
sides.
None.
IV - Poor rock
RMR: 21-40
Top heading and bench
1.0-1.5 m advance in top
heading. Install support
concurrently with excavation,
10 m from face.
Systematic bolts 4-5
m long, spaced 1-1.5
m in crown and walls
with wire mesh.
100-150 mm
in crown and
100 mm in
sides.
Light to medium ribs
spaced 1.5 m where
required.
V – Very poor
rock RMR: < 20
Multiple drifts 0.5-1.5 m
advance in top heading. Install
support concurrently with
excavation. Shotcrete as soon
as possible after blasting.
Systematic bolts 5-6
m long, spaced 1-1.5
m in crown and walls
with wire mesh. Bolt
invert.
150-200 mm
in crown, 150
mm in sides,
and 50 mm
on face.
Medium to heavy ribs
spaced 0.75 m with
steel lagging and fore
poling if required.
Close invert.
Guidelines for excavation and support of 10 m span rock tunnels in accordance
with the RMR system
25. NORWEGIAN Q-SYSTEM
▪ Developed by Norwegian scientist in 1974 A.D.
▪ Proposed after the study of 200 tunnel case histories.
▪ It is a quantitative classification system
▪ Engineering system enabling the design of tunnel supports
▪ Six parameters:
➢ RQD
➢number of joint sets
➢roughness of the most unfavorable joint or discontinuity
➢degree of alteration or filling along the weakest joint
➢water inflow
➢stress condition
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27. ▪The following steps are involved in applying the Q-
System:
➢Classify the relevant rock mass quality.
➢Choose the optimum dimensions of excavation.
➢Estimate the appropriate permanent support.
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▪ 𝐃 𝐞 =
𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧,𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 (𝐦)
𝐄𝐒𝐑
Excavation Support Ratio (ESR) is related to the use for which the
excavation is intended and the extent to which some degree of
instability is acceptable.
34. ▪The length of bolt is not specified in the support table but
must be calculated from the equation
𝐿 =
2 + 0.15𝐵
𝐸𝑆𝑅
where B is the excavation width
▪The maximum unsupported span can be obtained by
Maximum unsupported span=2(ESR) Q0.4
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35. ▪Permanent pressure at roof;
𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑓 =
2.0
𝐽𝑟
∗ 𝑄−1/3
If no of joint set is less than three, the equation is
expressed as,
𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑓 =
1.0
𝐽𝑟
∗ 𝑄−
1
3 ∗
2
3
∗ 𝐽 𝑛
1/2
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40. ▪The following is known:
Joint set 1: Smooth, planar Jr=1.0
Chlorite coatings Ja=4.0
15 joints per meter
Joint set 2: Smooth, undulating Jr = 2
Slightly altered walls Ja = 2
5 joints per meter
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Consider a water tunnel of 9-in (29.5 ft) span in a phyllite rock mass.
41. ▪ Jv = 15 + 5 = 20
▪ RQD = 115 - 3.3 Jv =50 percent
▪ Jn =4
▪ Most unfavorable Jr/Ja = 1/4
▪ Minor water inflows: Jw = 1.0
▪ Uniaxial compressive strength of phyllite: 40 MPa
▪ Major principal stress: 3 MP
▪ Minor principal stress: 1 Mpa
▪ Major and minor principal stress are virgin stress.
▪ Thus: Ma /mi= 3 and UCS/ Ma =13.3 (medium stress), SRF = 1.0
▪ Q=3.1 (poor)
▪ Support estimate: B - 9 m, ESR - 1.6 for water tunnel
▪ B/ESR = 4.6
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42. ▪ Thus from graph,
➢ Reinforcement categories= Systematic bolting with unreinforced
concrete 4-10cm.
▪ 𝐿 =
2+0.15𝐵
𝐸𝑆𝑅
=
2+0.15∗9
1.6
=2.09 m
▪ Maximum unsupported span=2(ESR) Q0.4
▪ = 5.03 m
▪ 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑓 =
2.0
𝐽 𝑟
∗ 𝑄−1/3
▪ =1.37 psi
▪ For temporary support, determination, either Q is increased to 5Q
or ESR is increased to 1.5 ESR.
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43. RMI METHOD
▪ Developed by Palmstorm in 1995.
▪ It is composed of mainly four jointing characteristics
➢ Block volume or density of joints
➢ Joint roughness
➢ Joint alteration and
➢ Joint size
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46. ▪ This main principle of Rock Mass index is expressed as
𝑹𝑴𝒊 = 𝝈 𝒄 × JP
where, 𝜎𝑐= uniaxial compressive strength of intact rock (Mpa)
JP= the jointing parameter
𝑱𝑷 = 𝟎. 𝟐 𝒋 𝑪 × (𝑽 𝒃) 𝑫
(𝐷 = 0.37𝑗 𝐶
−0.2
)
𝑗 𝐶 = 𝑗 𝑅 ×
𝑗 𝐿
𝑗 𝐴
Where
Vb=block volume
Jc=joint condition
jR = the joint roughness depend on smoothness factor(js) and waviness factor (jw)
jA = the joint alteration
jL = the joint length
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51. ▪RMI in massive rock
➢Rmi=compressive strength of intact rock* massivity factor
➢ Massivity factor> Joint parameter
➢ Massivity factor is generally taken as 0.5
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53. ▪Ground condition factor( similar to Q value) can be determined
from RMi value.
➢Gc=Rmi*GW*SL*C
where GW=Groundwater condition i.e. inflow through opening
SL=stress level
C=an adjustment factor for wall and inclined roof
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54. ▪SUPPORT ESTIMATE BY RMI METHOD
➢ For discontinuous (blocky) ground
➢ For continuous ground
❖ For discontinuous (blocky) ground
✓ Determine Ground condition factor (Gc=Rmi*K1)
where K1=GW*SL*C
✓ Determine size ratio (Sr)
𝑆𝑟 =
𝐷𝑡
𝐷𝑏
∗
𝐶0
𝑁𝑗
=
𝐷𝑡
𝐷𝑏
∗ 𝐾2
where Dt= Diameter or span of tunnel(m)
Db= Equivalent block diameter ( Vb^(1/3))
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55. ▪C0= adjustment factor for orientation of joint
▪Nj=adjustment factor for number of joint
▪These K1 and K2 are determined from table shown below:
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59. ❖ For continuous ground
✓Rock mass with few joints generally stable and generally does not
need any support, except for some scaling work in drill and blast.
✓But, it may squeeze or burst due to time dependent deformation
due to over stressed ground.
✓Thus, though continuous ground is of few rock joints, it should also
be provided with support.
✓The chart of support estimation is shown below:
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