Discontinuity Data Analysis from Oriented Boreholes

Abstract

This paper presents ongoing research in improvement of analytical tools for the characterization of rock mass structure from oriented borehole discontinuity data. Using automated multivariate cluster analysis and the "three dimensional stereo net" provides for fast and objective characterization of oriented core discontinuity data. Improvements to the CYL software include three new methods of cluster analysis, incorporation of roughness as well as orientation and spacing as variables, additional visualization modes, and an automated method to split the data set into different Geotechnical Mapping Units (GMU). In addition the program facilitates the selection of optimum drilling angle for boreholes.

Meeting Name

4th North American Rock Mechanics Symposium (2000: Jul. 31-Aug. 3, Seattle, WA)

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

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Citation

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2000 American Rock Mechanics Association, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Aug 2000

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