Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

Full Length Research Paper

3D Geometrical-Stochastical Modeling of Rock mass joint networks: Case study of the Right Bank of Rudbar Lorestan Dam plant

M. Noroozi
  • M. Noroozi
  • Faculty of Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Geophysics, University of Shahrood, 7-tir sq., Shahrood 3619995161, Iran.
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R. Kakaie
  • R. Kakaie
  • Faculty of Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Geophysics, University of Shahrood, 7-tir sq., Shahrood 3619995161, Iran.
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S. E. Jalali
  • S. E. Jalali
  • Faculty of Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Geophysics, University of Shahrood, 7-tir sq., Shahrood 3619995161, Iran.
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  •  Received: 10 December 2014
  •  Accepted: 12 January 2015
  •  Published: 29 January 2015

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