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Geological contributions to the stability of rockcut caves and evaluation of stone block as a construction material are discussed. Rock alteration and microfissuring are proposed to be coded by a deterioration index and usable stone blocks are evaluated on joint frequency measured in the field.
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Ghosh, D.K. Geological evaluation of foundations of ancient monuments and stability of rockcut caves in central India. Environ. Geol. Water Sci 16, 15–22 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01702218
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01702218