Rock mass characterization of Morro Grande PCH using the RMR system / Compartimentação de maciços rochosos para projetos básicos de PCH´s usando o sistema RMR: aplicação no projeto básico da PCH Morro Grande - RS

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DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2009

RESUMO

The opening of the electric production sector in Brazil causes an increase amount of Small Hydroelectric Power Station - PCHs - project. The necessaries geological-geotechnical studies for this kind of construction had to be adapted to this new sector necessity, without quality losses. This research aim was the improvement of the geological-geotechnical studies, using one of the most well-known rock mass classification systems: the RMR system - rock mass rating - (Bieniawski, 1973), and analyze the advantage, the disadvantage, and potential of this method application. This research was applied to Morro Grande PCH, located on Rio Grande do Sul state - Brazil, which has great geologic homogeneity, and its rock foundation is basaltic rocks of the Serra Geral Formation. Some modification in the RMR application way has been proposal, like dont pre-divide the rock mass, apply the system directly in the core logging and partially to the outcrops, and change RQD (rock quality designation) by IQR (rock quality index). To rock strength have been established by point-load test, for the different weathering degrees of the rock samples. The results are presented on profiles of the structures axis. The propose method resulted in detailed compartimentalization of the structures areas, turning into an useful tool to assist the rock mass analyses, mainly to homogeneous rock masses, been applied quickly and at low costs.

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rmr system sistema rmr rock mass characterization pch compartimentação de maciço rochoso pch

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