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Table 10 RMR value for the KV57 is determined as follow

From: Geo-environmental monitoring and 3D finite elements stability analysis for site investigation of underground monuments. Horemheb tomb (KV57), Luxor, Egypt

Rating

Value

Item

1

800 kPa

Uniaxial Compressive Strength

12

50

RQD

5

˂60 mm

Spacing of Discontinuities

10

Separation 1–5 mm

Continuous joints

Conditions of Discontinuities

14

Completely dry

Ground water

− 5

 

Adjustment for Joint Orientation

37

Poor rock

 

Total

RMR