Rockmass classification of tropically weathered karst limestone of Cambodia for blastability

• Main Authors: Bhatawdekar, Ramesh Murlidhar, Mohamad Edy, Tonnizam, Boonbatr, Adisak, Walsri, Chaowarin, Abang Hasbollah, Dayang Zulaika, Jahed Armaghani, Danial, Ahmad Legiman, Mariatul Kiftiah
• Format: Article
• Published: Books and Journals Private Ltd. 2021
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/98639/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

In civil and mining projects, blasting may be necessary for breaking rocks prior to excavation. Due to tectonic activities faulting and folding in rockmass takes place resulting change in physical and mechanical properties of rock. Rocks are further exposed to weathering which affect geomechanical p...