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Intelligent recognition of weak discontinuities on outcrops of hard rock masses
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Wen Zhanga, Guanglu Xua, Tengyue Lia, b, c, *, Danyang Wua, Huiyu Zhoud, Long Chene, Xiaoxue Chenf
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering | 2026, 18(5) : 3742 - 3759
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Wen Zhanga, Guanglu Xua, Tengyue Lia, b, c, *, Danyang Wua, Huiyu Zhoud, Long Chene, Xiaoxue Chenf
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  • aState Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Exploration and Imaging, College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130026, China
  • bKey Laboratory of Geophysical Exploration Equipment of Ministry of Education of China, Jilin University, Changchun, 130026, China
  • cBadong National Observation and Research Station of Geohazards, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
  • dSchool of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE17RH, UK
  • eFaculty of Engineering Sciences, University College London, London, W1W7TY, UK
  • fChina Railway Siyuan Survey and Design Group Co., Ltd., Wuhan, 430063, China
  • Tengyue Li obtained his BSc degree in Electronic Information Science and Technology, his MSc degree in Optical Engineering, and his PhD degree in Intelligent Information and Communication Systems from Ocean University of China in 2013, 2015, and 2022, respectively. He conducted his postdoctoral research from 2022 to 2024 at Jilin University, China. Currently, he is a lecturer at Jilin University. His research interests include (1) intelligent engineering geology, (2) rock mass discontinuity recognition, (3) 3D reconstruction for high steep slopes using UAV-based vision, and (4) robotics technology. Dr. Li once received funding from the China Scholarship Council and the Ocean University of China Scholarship to conduct image analysis research at the University of Leicester, UK, in 2021.

Published: 2026-05-25 doi: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.07.020
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Rock mass discontinuities arise from tectonic movements and other geological processes, reflecting the evolution of the Earth's crust. These discontinuities significantly influence the physical properties, deformation characteristics, and energy release mechanisms of the crust. Therefore, recognizing discontinuities is crucial for understanding the evolution of geological structures, analyzing the physical and mechanical properties of geological bodies, and investigating geological hazards. Traditionally, discontinuity recognition has relied on manual interpretation or automated algorithms based on pixel brightness. However, these methods often struggle to strike a balance between efficiency and robustness. To overcome these limitations, we leveraged deep learning techniques that integrate the strengths of both approaches, enabling the recognition of automated discontinuity with expert-level accuracy. To accomplish this objective, we developed and open-sourced the first large-scale deep learning database for rock mass discontinuities, featuring over 300,000 annotated discontinuities. The YOLOv8x-seg model was extensively trained on this database and evaluated across diverse and complex scenarios. The results demonstrated the model's capability to accurately recognize discontinuities even under challenging conditions. Furthermore, we expanded the test set to include rock masses from various global locations, as well as underground rock masses, soils, and artificial structures, where the model consistently achieved effective recognition. The model consistently delivered accurate results, highlighting its strong generalization capability. A comparative analysis revealed that its performance closely aligns with expert manual interpretations. Our open-source database enables researchers to train various deep learning models and achieve equally high-performance results.

Rock mass discontinuity recognition  /  Deep learning techniques  /  Expert-level accuracy  /  Deep learning database  /  YOLOv8x-seg model
Wen Zhang, Guanglu Xu, Tengyue Li, Danyang Wu, Huiyu Zhou, Long Chen, Xiaoxue Chen. Intelligent recognition of weak discontinuities on outcrops of hard rock masses[J]. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2026 , 18 (5) : 3742 -3759 . DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.07.020
  • National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC3080200)
  • Science and Technology Development Program of Jilin Province(20250602007RC; YDZJ202401525ZYTS)
Year 2026 volume 18 Issue 5
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doi: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.07.020
  • Receive Date:2025-02-10
  • Online Date:2026-06-17
  • Published:2026-05-25
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  • Received:2025-02-10
  • Revised:2025-06-04
  • Accepted:2025-07-10
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National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC3080200)
Science and Technology Development Program of Jilin Province(20250602007RC; YDZJ202401525ZYTS)
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    aState Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Exploration and Imaging, College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130026, China
    bKey Laboratory of Geophysical Exploration Equipment of Ministry of Education of China, Jilin University, Changchun, 130026, China
    cBadong National Observation and Research Station of Geohazards, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
    dSchool of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE17RH, UK
    eFaculty of Engineering Sciences, University College London, London, W1W7TY, UK
    fChina Railway Siyuan Survey and Design Group Co., Ltd., Wuhan, 430063, China

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* Corresponding author. State Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Exploration and Imaging, College of Construction Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130026, China. E-mail address: (T. Li).
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多孔菌科 Polyporaceae 8 14 6.70 蜡蘑属 Laccaria 5 2.39
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小菇属 Mycena 11 5.26
光柄菇属 Pluteus 5 2.39
红菇属 Russula 17 8.13
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