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Project Tool: OPTV-Based Structural Geology Interpretation for Site Investigation Scope Definition

Specification & Integration Verification

F6 Composition for OPTV-Based Structural Geology Interpretation for Site Investigation Scope Definition

● Not Golden Verified ● Project Trust Verified Runnable: 0 / 1 steps

VERIFIED SCOPE

○ Optimal borehole azimuth for maximum joint intersection angle PASS / FAIL capable Manual Workflow

⚠ This tool does not currently verify OPTV_Image_to_3D_Orientation_Conversion, Spherical_Clustering_of_Discontinuity_Poles, Kinematic_Failure_Mechanism_Identification, Structural_Risk_Zoning_by_Joint_Intensity_and_GSI, Risk-Informed_Borehole_Pattern_Generation.

PROJECT INPUTS

Runnable deterministic steps: 0 / 1. Enter the project conditions used by this verification workflow. Prefilled values (2/2 inputs) are demonstration inputs, not recommended design values.

01Step 1: Optimal borehole azimuth for maximum joint intersection a...Manual Workflow

Joint Pole Dip

deg

Joint Pole Dip Direction

deg

To orient boreholes such that the angle between borehole axis and joint plane is maximized (i.e., borehole axis close...

⚠ Runnable deterministic steps: 0 / 1. Steps marked "Input Required" or "Example Input Required" need user-provided engineering values before calculation.

ENGINEERING WORKFLOW GUIDE

This workflow contains no executable calculation steps. Review the engineering methods below.

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ENGINEERING EVIDENCE

Golden Coverage0 / 1

Project Trust11 / 11 PASS

RuntimeDeterministic

Components0 small tools, 1 steps

SCOPE & LIMITATIONS

NOT CURRENTLY VERIFIED

○ OPTV_Image_to_3D_Orientation_Conversion

○ Spherical_Clustering_of_Discontinuity_Poles

○ Kinematic_Failure_Mechanism_Identification

○ Structural_Risk_Zoning_by_Joint_Intensity_and_GSI

○ Risk-Informed_Borehole_Pattern_Generation

These capabilities are outside the current verified workflow.

HOW THIS VERIFICATION WORKS

Step 1: Optimal borehole azimuth for maximum joint intersection angle — compares engineering inputs against deterministic thresholds and produces a PASS or FAIL decision.

This tool coordinates 1 validation step and 0 calculation steps. The overall engineering decision uses ALL_REQUIRED_VALIDATION_PASS aggregation: only validation steps contribute to the pass/fail outcome; calculation steps produce data only.

METHODS & EQUATIONS

All formulas are resolved from canonical runtime definitions and executed deterministically by the client-side engine.

Step 1: Optimal borehole azimuth for maximum joint intersection angle

Manual Workflow

For vertical boreholes, θ_opt = α_p (the dip direction of the joint pole). This yields intersection angle = δ_p, maximizing deviation from joint plane (i.e., minimizing plunge of intersection line). For inclined boreholes, solve argmax_θ [cos⁻¹(|n·u(θ)|)], where n = joint pole unit vector, u(θ) = borehole axis unit vector; but vertical assumption holds for >90% of geotechnical boreholes.

UNDERSTANDING THE RESULTS

PASS: A proven validation criterion passed. The engineering input satisfies the deterministic threshold.
FAIL: A proven validation criterion failed. The engineering input does not satisfy the deterministic threshold.
CALCULATED: A deterministic calculation completed, but no acceptance criterion exists for this step. CALCULATED does NOT mean PASS.
RESULT NOT VALID: Runtime executed but engineering validity requirements were not met.
INCOMPLETE: Required inputs or workflow steps are incomplete.

The overall decision reflects only validation steps. Calculation steps produce numerical results without pass/fail claims.

WHEN TO USE THIS TOOL

When deterministic Borehole Optical Televiewer engineering verification is needed for project-specific conditions.
For validation of Optimal borehole azimuth for maximum joint intersection angle (Step 1).
For deterministic pre-checks before formal engineering review or submission.

When NOT to use this tool: This tool does not replace laboratory testing, formal engineering analysis by a licensed professional, or code-compliance certification. It performs deterministic threshold comparison and calculation only.

ENGINEERING FAQ

What does this verification tool check?

This tool performs 1 deterministic engineering steps: (1) Optimal borehole azimuth for maximum joint intersection angle.

What does a PASS result mean?

A PASS result means the validation step's deterministic threshold comparison was satisfied. It does not constitute laboratory certification or code compliance.

What is not currently verified by this workflow?

Capabilities not currently verified include: OPTV_Image_to_3D_Orientation_Conversion, Spherical_Clustering_of_Discontinuity_Poles, Kinematic_Failure_Mechanism_Identification, Structural_Risk_Zoning_by_Joint_Intensity_and_GSI, Risk-Informed_Borehole_Pattern_Generation.

How many steps are golden verified?

0 out of 1 steps have been verified with deterministic golden test cases.

COMPONENT TOOLS

This workflow currently contains no bound executable Small Tools. Steps are defined by engineering methods and reference materials.

ValidationWorkflow StepIdentify optimal borehole azimuth for oriented core sampling to maximize intersection angle with critical joint set