Question: Question 2 : Rock mass classification and rock failure criterion 2 . 1 . A borehole produced the following lengths of core: 0 . 9

Question 2: Rock mass classification and rock failure criterion
2.1. A borehole produced the following lengths of core: 0.9m,0.6m,0.3m,0.8m,0.3m,0.09m,0.07m,0.08m,0.2m,0.05m,0,05m and 0.3 m . Calculate the RQD of this rock assuming that there is no core loss.(3)
2.2. Describe the Q-System and its main components.
(4)
2.3. Assume a MRMR value of 72. Adjustment values are as provided below. Determine the Adjusted MRMR.
(2)
\table[[Adjustment for,Adjustment value (%)],[Mining induced stress,100],[Weathering,75],[Joint orientation,69]]
2.4. Name the two scenarios identified where the Hoek-Brown criterion would be applicable
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Question 2 : Rock mass classification and rock

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