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# Oriented Core and Rock Mass Classification

Oriented core data can be processed by Dips into true dip and dip direction, using the borehole traverse option. This tutorial discusses a Dips file which uses oriented core input data. Using the additional information in the Extra Columns of the Dips file, a rock tunneling quality index Q is estimated.

Oriented Core and Rock Mass Classification (click to view PDF file of tutorial)

Topics Covered in this Tutorial

- Borehole traverse

- Oriented core

- Rock tunneling quality index Q

- RQD (rock quality designation)

- Estimation of JR and JA

- Tunneling support guidelines

Traverse Information dialog with 2 borehole traverses defined