How to Improve the Strength of Rocks: 3 Methods | Geology
Even hard and coherent rocks might become unsuitable as sites for engineering projects when these are profusely traversed by geological discontinuities such as joints, faults, shear zones and clay seams etc. Methods commonly used to improve the strength and stability conditions in these rocks are: 1. Grouting; 2. Backfilling, and, 3. Rock bolting. 1. Grouting: Object: Grouting involves injecting under [...]