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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 …