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 …

Geo-engineering problems are known for their complexity and high uncertainty levels,
requiring precise definitions, past experiences, logical reasoning, mathematical analysis …

Dimension stones industry is an industry with significant economic potential that has been
overgrowing in recent years. Despite this growth, this industry faces several significant …

The geometry of discontinuities in a rock mass is one of the most important influences on the
behavior and characteristics of that rock mass. The geometry of discontinuities largely …

The study of natural resources in the earth sciences focuses on the sustainable
management of valuable materials like dimension stones. the quarrying of dimension stones …

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 …

Block identification serves as a critical preprocessing step in rock block system mechanical
analysis. Presently, research primarily focuses on refining identification algorithms to …

The production plan of an open-pit mine depends on the block model, so it's crucial to
determine the appropriate method and size for partitioning it. This study proposes a new …

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 …

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 …