Specific aspects of engineering-geological models in Croatian karst

The experiences of developing engineering geological models in karst areas for designing and construction purposes prove the necessity of considering at least three basic submodels: sedimentological, structural-tectonic and the weath- ering one. The research presented here deals with very important...

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Published in:Geologia Croatica 2013-01, Vol.66 (3), p.219-219
Main Authors: Pollak, Davor, Navratil, Drazen, Novosel, Tomislav
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The experiences of developing engineering geological models in karst areas for designing and construction purposes prove the necessity of considering at least three basic submodels: sedimentological, structural-tectonic and the weath- ering one. The research presented here deals with very important and frequently neglected segments in each of the submodels. Therefore, particular attention should be directed to: better understanding of carbonate sediment deposi- tion, determination of environment and diagenetic processes, study of the 3D anisotropy of discontinuity frequency, and differentiation of weathering zones. The given data and examples elaborate and justify such an approach, which enables a more realistic detailed engineering model, more reliable evaluations of the engineering geological/geotech- nical parameters and real site conditions.
ISSN:1330-030X
1333-4875
DOI:10.4154/gc.2013.17