The phlogiston theory of rock mass Classification: Philosophical and mathematical critique of ordinal data usage

The widespread use of rock mass classification systems in engineering practice relies on mathematical operations and assumptions that violate fundamental principles of measurement theory. This paper presents a critical analysis of current classification methodologies, focusing on the Rock Mass Ratin...

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Main Authors: Junzhe Liu, Yu Feng, Yuyong Jiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2025-07-01
Series:Rock Mechanics Bulletin
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773230425000320
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