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Truncated Gaussian Simulation to Map the Spatial Heterogeneity of Rock Mass Rating

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This research was supported by the Chilean Commission for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICYT), through Projects CONICYT/FONDECYT/REGULAR/No 1130085 and CONICYT PIA Anillo ACT1407, and by Innova Chile CORFO 11IDL2-10630.

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  1. ISISE, University of Minho, Azurém, 4800-058, Guimarães, Portugal

    Marisa Pinheiro & Tiago Miranda

  2. Department of Mining Engineering, University of Chile, Avenida Tupper 2069, Santiago, Chile

    Xavier Emery & Javier Vallejos

  3. Advanced Mining Technology Center, University of Chile, Avenida Beauchef 850, Santiago, Chile

    Xavier Emery & Javier Vallejos

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Pinheiro, M., Emery, X., Miranda, T. et al. Truncated Gaussian Simulation to Map the Spatial Heterogeneity of Rock Mass Rating. Rock Mech Rock Eng 49, 3371–3376 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-016-0928-x

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