Rock mass classification - Rocscience Inc.
RQD to Terzaghi's rock load factors and to rockbolt requirements in tunnels. In the context of this discussion, the most important use of RQD is as a component of the RMR and Q rock mass classifications covered later in this chapter. Rock Stru cture Rating (RSR) Wickham et al (1972) described a quantitative method for describing the quality of ...