Open AccessA review of in-situ testing of rock mechanical parameters in hydropower projects of Nepal
Author(s) -
Kaustubh Mani Nepal
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
journal of nepal geological society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2676-1378
DOI - 10.3126/jngs.v19i0.32079
Subject(s) - hydropower , rock mass classification , geology , rock mechanics , geotechnical engineering , mining engineering , civil engineering , engineering , electrical engineering
In-situ testing of rock mechanical parameters is essential for rock mass characterisation. The rock mass characterisation is important in design and construction of underground works forming major component of Hydropower projects. The major civil structures of most of the hydropower projects planned in Nepal have to be founded on complex rock formations on fragile geological environments. In-situ rock mechanics tests carried out at various hydropower projects sites are described and the findings are summarised.