Full Title: Characterization and Interpretation of Rock Mass Joint Patterns
Authors: P.R. La Pointe and J.A. Hudson
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New techniques for quantifying and analyzing the geometry of joint patterns are developed by using conventional statistics, geostatistics, and printed circuit board analogs. Part I discusses the geometric biases inherent in traditional joint pattern studies and illustrates how they can lead to inaccurate representation of the true joint pattern and how new techniques utilizing scanline surveys and probability theory can be used to eliminate these biases. In Part II, the techniques developed in the first section are applied to a specific study of jointing in Niagaran dolomites from near Lannon, WI. The data collection illustrates how to carry out a scanline survey in order to maximize the quality of the joint data and ensure that all necessary parameters are sufficiently sampled.
Published: 2/19/1985
ISBN Number: 0813721997
Pages: 45
Product Category: Special Papers