Rockfall analysis from UAV-based photogrammetry and 3D models of a cliff area
The application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in
geological, geomorphological, and geotechnical studies has gained significant attention due …
geological, geomorphological, and geotechnical studies has gained significant attention due …
How to determine the appropriate methods to identify the geometry of in situ rock blocks in dimension stones
The present article reviews various methods for discontinuity and rock block survey. The
variety of techniques to determine the shape and size distribution of the rock blocks were …
variety of techniques to determine the shape and size distribution of the rock blocks were …
[HTML][HTML] Geostructural stability assessment of cave using rock surface discontinuity extracted from terrestrial laser scanning point cloud
The use of terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) in the caves has been growing drastically over
the last decade. However, TLS application to cave stability assessment has not received …
the last decade. However, TLS application to cave stability assessment has not received …
Discontinuity modelling and rock block geometry identification to optimize production in dimension stone quarries
Evaluating the reserves of commercial blocks in dimension stone quarries requires
determining in situ block geometry. Furthermore, to extract blocks, the planes need to be cut …
determining in situ block geometry. Furthermore, to extract blocks, the planes need to be cut …
A 3D brute-force algorithm for the optimum cutting pattern of dimension stone quarries
M Elkarmoty, S Bonduà, R Bruno - Resources Policy, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper presents a 3D algorithm for finding the optimum cutting direction in ornamental
stone quarries aiming at maximizing the recovery ratio of blocks through tackling the fracture …
stone quarries aiming at maximizing the recovery ratio of blocks through tackling the fracture …
A 3D optimization algorithm for sustainable cutting of slabs from ornamental stone blocks
M Elkarmoty, S Bonduà, R Bruno - Resources Policy, 2020 - Elsevier
Ornamental stones are natural building materials, extracted from quarries, which need to be
cut and processed sustainably. Natural discontinuities adversely affect the sawing/cutting of …
cut and processed sustainably. Natural discontinuities adversely affect the sawing/cutting of …
Structural and Geomechanical Analysis of Natural Caves and Rock Shelters: Comparison between Manual and Remote Sensing Discontinuity Data Gathering
The stability of many shallow caves and rock shelters relies heavily on understanding rock
discontinuities, such as stratification, faults, and joints. Analyzing these discontinuities and …
discontinuities, such as stratification, faults, and joints. Analyzing these discontinuities and …
Maximum volume cuboids for arbitrarily shaped in-situ rock blocks as determined by discontinuity analysis—A genetic algorithm approach
E Ülker, A Turanboy - Computers & Geosciences, 2009 - Elsevier
The block stone industry is one of the main commercial use of rock. The economic potential
of any block quarry depends on the recovery rate, which is defined as the total volume of …
of any block quarry depends on the recovery rate, which is defined as the total volume of …
MATLAB script for analyzing and visualizing scanline data
M Markovaara-Koivisto, E Laine - Computers & Geosciences, 2012 - Elsevier
Scanline surveys consist of directional and qualitative measurements of rock discontinuities.
These surveys are used in geologic and engineering investigations of fractured rock …
These surveys are used in geologic and engineering investigations of fractured rock …
A Set of Ground Penetrating Radar Measures from Quarries
This paper presents a set of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data obtained from in situ
measurements conducted in four ornamental stone quarries located in Italy (Botticino …
measurements conducted in four ornamental stone quarries located in Italy (Botticino …