A new method of estimating the ratio between in situ rock stresses and tectonics based on empirical and probabilistic analyses |
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| Authors: | LI Gonzlez de Vallejo T Hijazo |
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| Institution: | aDepartment of Geodynamics, Geological Engineering, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain |
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| Abstract: | This paper describes a new procedure for assessing the ratio between in situ stresses in rock masses by means of K (K = σH / σv, being σH and σv principal stress) and tectonics for purposes of engineering geology and rock mechanics. The method combines the use of the logic decision tree and the empirical relationship between the Tectonic Stress Index, TSI, and a series of K in situ values obtained from an extensive database. The decision tree considers geological and geophysical factors affecting stress magnitudes both on the regional and local scale. The TSI index is defined by geological and geomechanical parameters. The method proposed provides an assessment of the magnitude of horizontal stresses of tectonic origin. Results for several regions of Europe are presented and the possible applications of the procedure are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | In situ stress Tectonic stress Geomechanical index Decision tree Logic tree Probabilistic methods |
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