Three sections of rock core are shown in Fig. 4.32. The rock comes from near Cumberland, RI,

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Three sections of rock core are shown in Fig. 4.32. The rock comes from near Cumberland, RI, and is called Corbormite (Capt. James T. Kirk, personal communication, 2007). The length of the first (top) run is 56 in. and the computed RQD is 82%. For the second run (middle), a length of 60 in. was recovered and the RQD is 100%. Finally, the third run (bottom) is also 5 ft long and the RQD is 95%.Verify that the calculated RQD values for the top and bottom runs are correct.?
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An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

ISBN: 978-0132496346

2nd edition

Authors: Robert D. Holtz, William D. Kovacs, Thomas C. Sheahan

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