
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Hatherly, P. 
A1  - Medhurst, T. 
A1  - Sliwa, R. 
A1  - Turner, R. 
T1  - A rock mass assessment procedure based on quantitative geophysical log analysis of coal measure sequences
JF  - Exploration Geophysics
JO  - Explor. Geophys.
Y1  - 2005
VL  - 36
IS  - 1
SP  - 112
EP  - 117
KW  - 
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/EG05112 
N2  - Geophysical logging is routinely undertaken as part of most coal mine exploration programs. Currently, the main application for the logs is to determine coal seam depth and to qualitatively estimate coal quality, lithology, and rock strength. However, further information can be obtained, if quantitative log interpretation is made. To assist in the uptake of quantitative interpretation, we discuss log responses in terms of the mineralogy of the clastic sedimentary rocks frequently found in the Australian black coal mining areas of the Sydney and Bowen Basins. We find that the log responses can be tied to the mineralogy with reasonable confidence. Ambiguities in the interpretation will be better resolved if a full suite of logs is run. A method for checking for internal consistency, by comparing calculated and observed velocities, is also described. A key driver for quantitative interpretation is geotechnical characterisation. We propose a classification system for clastic rocks that takes into consideration physical rock properties that can be inferred from geophysical logs. 
ER  -

