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Study of Jointed and Weathered Rock Slopes Through the Innovative Approach of InfraRed Thermography

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InfraRed Thermography (IRT) is presented herein as a support methodology during the rock mass survey. Although this technique is widely used in several scientific fields, its direct application for such purposes is still pioneering. In this review paper, the outcomes of the most recent researches on the application of IRT to the rock mechanics are reported and commented, with particular reference to the study of thermograms and to the development of a Cooling Rate Index (CRI), useful for the evaluation of the jointing condition of the rock.

Three application cases are commented to demonstrate the reliability of such methodology in the geomechanics, taking into account both bare-jointed rock masses and highly weathered rock slopes. Achieved results lay the foundation for future researches aiming at a refined and improved survey methodology, which would be a useful support in the geomechanical analysis of heavily fractured rock masses.

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Pappalardo, G., Mineo, S. (2019). Study of Jointed and Weathered Rock Slopes Through the Innovative Approach of InfraRed Thermography. In: Pradhan, S., Vishal, V., Singh, T. (eds) Landslides: Theory, Practice and Modelling. Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research, vol 50. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77377-3_5

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