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nounrockmass (countable and uncountable, plural rockmasses)
plural rockmasses
- countableuncountableA mass of rock.
The mechanical characteristics of the host rockmass above and below the mine workings are highly anisotropic and complex […]
1995, F. B. J. Barends, Frits J. J. Brouwer, Frans H. Schröder, Land Subsidence: By Fluid Withdrawal, by Solid Extraction: Theory and Modelling, Environmental Effects and Remedial Measures: Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Land Subsidence1 more example
Weak intercalation which is comparatively weak and small bedded geological unit and which usually includes fault and thin weak rock, is one of the most important subject^([sic]) in rockmass mechanics.
1997, Paul G. Marinos, Engineering Geology and the Environment, volume 1, page 445
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