Geostructural and Geomechanical Study of the Piastrone Quarry (Seravezza, Italy) Supported by Photogrammetry to Assess Failure Mode

• Published in: Geosciences (Basel) Vol. 10; no. 2; p. 64
• Main Authors: Bonetto, Sabrina, Umili, Gessica, Ferrero, Anna Maria, Carosi, Rodolfo, Simonetti, Matteo, Biasi, Alessandro, Migliazza, Maria Rita, Bianchini, Stefano
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 01.02.2020
• Subjects: geostructural survey; marble quarry; photogrammetry; point cloud; slope stability

The use of non-contact-techniques for rock mass characterization has been growing significantly over the last decade. However, their application to stability assessment of ornamental stone has not yet received much attention from researchers. This study utilizes rock mass data both in terms of slope...