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1. Rock Mass

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   A rock mass is defined in rock mechanics and engineering geology as a volume of rock containing discontinuities (such as joints, faults, fissures, bedding planes, and veins whose collective mechanical behaviour significantly differs from that of the intact rock material. Unlike the study of intact rock, which focuses on mineralogy and intrinsic strength, rock mass characterization emphasizes the geometric …

2. Shale

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   Engineering and Stability
   In civil engineering, shale presents challenges due to its anisotropic strength and susceptibility to weathering, particularly when exposed to alternating cycles of hydration and desiccation. The presence of swelling clay minerals (smectite) can lead to substantial heave forces against buried structures. Furthermore, the directional weakness inherent in the bedding planes makes slope stability calculatio…