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Table 1 The classification standard of ultrasonic velocity ratio and weathering grade [34]

From: Determination on the thickness of superficially weathered layer of historical stones from Guanzhong area in China

Ultrasonic Velocity ratio

Grade

Weathering extent

0–0.2

6

Residual soil

0.2–0.4

5

Fully weathered

0.4–0.6

4

Highly weathered

0.6–0.8

3

Moderately weathered

0.8–0.9

2

Weakly weathered

0.9–1

1

Unweathered