h) Typical jointed rock core samples for BH5 shown in Figure 2, calculate RQD value for this core. 130 mm90 mm90 mm75 mm100 mm120 mm135 mm1500 mm (core length)220 mm75 mm95 mm70 mmΚΕY:- Fractures inducedby drilling.Joints.70 mm230 mmFigure 2: Core Sample obtained from BH5

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h) Typical jointed rock core samples for BH5 shown in Figure 2, calculate RQD value for this core.

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90 mm
90 mm
75 mm
100 mm
120 mm
135 mm
1500 mm (core length)
220 mm
75 mm
95 mm
70 mm
ΚΕY:
- Fractures induced
by drilling.
Joints.
70 mm
230 mm
Figure 2: Core Sample obtained from BH5

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