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History of the Hoek-Brown Criterion by El_Maiso is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes the history and development of the Hoek-Brown failure criterion over several decades. It started as an empirical equation to estimate rock mass strength for underground excavations. Over time, it was modified and improved to incorporate geological observations and be applicable to a wider range of rock mass qualities through the Geological Strength Index.
- Author
- El_Maiso
- Language
- EN