Q3 (a) A core sample of granite was drilled at 1.5 m length at Muar. Based on the rock core sample as shown in Figure Q3(a), determine the Total Core Recovery (TCR), Solid Core Recovery (SCR) and Rock Quality Designation (RQD).

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Q3 (a) A core sample of granite was drilled at 1.5 m length at Muar. Based on the rock core sample as shown in Figure Q3(a), determine the Total Core Recovery (TCR), Solid Core Recovery (SCR) and Rock Quality Designation (RQD).
176 mm
11 mm 42 mm
180 mm
57 mm 78 mm 91 mm 69 mm
170 mm
Figure Q3(a): Rock core of boring exploration
Transcribed Image Text:176 mm 11 mm 42 mm 180 mm 57 mm 78 mm 91 mm 69 mm 170 mm Figure Q3(a): Rock core of boring exploration
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