Table 1 Correlation between ERT and well data using the specific values range of resistivity and Kv for rock mass quality evaluation.

From: Application of electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) for rock mass quality evaluation

Resistivity (Ωm)

Kv

Rock mass quality

Site suitability for infrastructures

< 1000

0–0.15

Weathered/crushed rock

Unsuitable

> 1000

0.55–0.75

Fresh/integral rock

Suitable