ISO 14689-1:2003 PDF Download

ISO 14689-1:2003 is a standard that focuses on the identification and classification of rock material and mass. It provides guidelines for the description of various characteristics such as mineralogical composition, genetic aspects, structure, grain size, and discontinuities. The standard also includes rules for the designation of these characteristics.

The purpose of ISO 14689-1:2003 is to assist in geotechnical and engineering geology work within the field of civil engineering. It specifically applies to the description of rock in the form of cores and other samples, as well as rock masses. It provides a standardized framework for the identification and description of rock materials to aid in engineering projects.

However, it is important to note that ISO 14689-1:2003 does not cover rock mass classification systems that use descriptive parameters to predict the behavior of rock masses. This standard solely focuses on the identification and description of rock materials and their individual characteristics.