Geosciences Research
Comparison between the In Situ Tests’ Data and Empirical Equations for Estimation of Deformation Modulus of Rock Mass
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- Mohsen Rezaei
Geology Departement, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran - Mohammad Ghafoori*
Geology Departement, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran - Rasoul Ajalloeian
Geology Departement, Isfahan University, Iran
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