Styles, M.T.; Gillespie, M.R.; Bauer, W.; Lott, G.K.. 2006 Current status and future development of the BGS Rock Classification Scheme. Nottingham, UK, British Geological Survey, 29pp. (IR/06/022) (Unpublished)
This report describes the current status of the BGS Rock Classification Scheme (RCS) and
possible plans for its maintenance and on-going development. It describes the impact of the RCS
since publication in 1999, worldwide developments in rock classification and how this affects
the standing of the RCS. Options are suggested for ways to update, enhance and maintain the
RCS. A detailed review of the existing schemes has been carried out and a plan to amend and
improve them is proposed.
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