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Correlation Between P-Wave Velocity and Physical–Mechanical Properties of Intensely Jointed Dolostones, Peloritani Mounts, NE Sicily

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The author would like to thank the Editor-in-Chief, Giovanni Barla, for his valuable suggestions in the first review phase of the manuscript, the anonymous referees for their interest in the topic and advice, Simone Mineo for his help during the preparation and revision of the paper, and Stephen Conway for having read the manuscript and improved the written English.

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Pappalardo, G. Correlation Between P-Wave Velocity and Physical–Mechanical Properties of Intensely Jointed Dolostones, Peloritani Mounts, NE Sicily. Rock Mech Rock Eng 48, 1711–1721 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-014-0607-8

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