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Weathering classification in the characterisation of rock: A revision

Classification de L’alteration des Roches: une Révision

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A revised classification of weathering of rocks is given after considering the limitations of two previous classifications recommended for use in the U.K.

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La classification de l’altération des roches est revisée après considération des limitations de deux classifications recommandées dans le Royaume-Uni.

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  1. The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Great Britain

    Dearman W. R. (Professor)

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Department of Geology, Engineering Geology Unit, Drummond Building, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU (U.K.)

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Dearman, W.R. Weathering classification in the characterisation of rock: A revision. Bulletin of the International Association of Engineering Geology 14, 123–127 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02634744

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