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Laubscher MRMR PDF
Laubscher MRMR PDF
RQD
IRS (Intact Rock Strength)
Joint Spacing
Joint Condition (including ground water)
CAVING
Laubscher (1976)
STABLE
CAVING
Laubscher (1994)
WORKED EXAMPLE
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(1976)
Hydraulic Radius = 22
Laubscher (1976)
(1976)
Vertical: 0.6m 21
Vertical: 1.0m 16
Horizontal: 2.0m 13
Assume dry excavation:
A: Planar 75 or 0.75
B: Rough 85 or 0.85
C: No alteration 100 or 1
D: Surface staining 100 or 1
40 x 0.75 x 0.85 x 1 x 1 = 26
Laubscher – Geomechanics Rating System
13
26
Geomechanics rating = 14 + 14 + 13 + 26 = 67
MRMR – Mining or Modified Rock Mass Rating
No weathering: 100 or 1
Field and induced stresses: little or no effects for typical excavations, so 100 or 1
Changes in stress: Minimal or no changes, so 100 or 1
Orientation of discontinuities: use RMR as basis = 12/75 = 0.16, so adjustment 84 or 0.84
Good conventional blasting: 94 or 0.94
Note: Maximum
adjustment is
50%