Discontinuity spacing analysis in rock masses using 3D point clouds

摘要

The complete characterization of rock masses implies the acquisition of information of both, the materials which compose the rock mass and the discontinuities which divide the outcrop. Recent advances in the use of remote sensing techniques - such as Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) - allow the accurate and dense acquisition of 3D information that can be used for the characterization of discontinuities.