The Use of Rock Mass Classification Systems to Estimate the Modulus and Strength of Jointed Rock

Practical estimates of rock mass strength

E. Hoek, E.T. Brown · International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences · 1997 · 3.3K citations

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HOEK-BROWN FAILURE CRITERION - 2002 EDITION

E. Hoek, C. Carranza‐Torres, Brent Corkum · 2002 · 1.4K citations

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Empirical estimation of rock mass modulus

E. Hoek, Mark S. Diederichs · International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences · 2005 · 1.3K citations

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Some new Q-value correlations to assist in site characterisation and tunnel design

Nick Barton · International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences · 2002 · 878 citations

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Strength of jointed rock masses

E. Hoek · Géotechnique · 1983 · 747 citations

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