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Benrabah, AbdelmadjidAuthorDominguez, Salvador SenentAuthorBordehore, Luis JordáCorresponding Author

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November 5, 2024
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Stability Assessment of the Maltravieso Cave (Caceres, Spain) Through Engineering Rock Mass Classification, Empirical, Numerical and Remote Techniques

Publicated to: Remote Sensing. 16 (20): 3883- - 2024-10-01 16(20), DOI: 10.3390/rs16203883

Authors:

Benrabah, A; Domínguez, SS; Giraldo, HC; Rodríguez, CC; Bordehore, LJ
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Affiliations

Junta Extremadura, Archaeol Dept, DG Bibliotecas Archivos & Patrimonio Cultural, Avda Valhondo,s-n Edificio 3 Milenio,Modulo 4-Plan, Merida 06800, Spain - Author
Univ Coimbra, Fac Sci & Technol, Geosci Ctr Res Grp FCT u ID73, Dept Earth Sci, Rua Silvio Lima Polo II, P-3030790 Coimbra, Portugal - Author
Univ Extremadura, Fac Philosophy & Letters, Dept Art & Landscape Sci, Patrimonio & ARTE Res Grp HUM 009, Avda Letras s-n, Caceres 10003, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, ETSI Caminos Canales & Puertos, C-Prof Aranguren s-n, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
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Abstract

Caves have long fascinated humanity, serving as shelters, canvases for artistic expression and now significant attractions in the realm of tourism. Among these remarkable geological formations, the Maltravieso cave in Extremadura, Spain, stands out for its rich archaeological and paleontological heritage, particularly its collection of Paleolithic rock art. Despite its cultural significance, there is a notable dearth of studies addressing the stability of the cave from an engineering perspective. This article presents a pioneering study aimed at assessing the stability of the Maltravieso cave through a multidisciplinary approach: using empirical geomechanical classifications such as the Q Index, Rock Mass Rating (RMR) and the recently formulated Cave Geomechanical Index (CGI), alongside other techniques like Structure from Motion (SfM), 2D numerical modeling and 3D wedge analysis. This research aims to fill the gap in our opinion of cave stability assessment. By combining field data collection with sophisticated analysis methods, this study seeks to provide valuable insights into the geomechanical properties of the Maltravieso cave and validate a simple yet effective methodology for evaluating the stability of natural caves. This work not only contributes to the body of knowledge regarding cave geomechanics but also underscores the importance of preserving these invaluable cultural and geological treasures for future generations.
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Keywords

CavesEngineering geologyEngineering perspectiveEngineering rock mass classificationGeological formationGeomechanical classificationHeritage caveHeritage cavesJurassicMioceneMulti-disciplinary approachNatural cavePhotogrammetrPhotogrammetryRemote techniqueRemote techniquesRock artsRock mechanicsStability assessment

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Remote Sensing due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 47/258, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Geosciences, Multidisciplinary.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-27:

  • WoS: 2
  • Scopus: 1
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-27:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 9 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
    • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/89403/

    As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

    • Views: 83
    • Downloads: 84
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    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Portugal.

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (BENRABAH, ABDELMADJID) and Last Author (JORDA BORDEHORE, LUIS).

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been JORDA BORDEHORE, LUIS.

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    Awards linked to the item

    This research is part of a PhD thesis in the Engineering of Structures, Foundations,and Materials program at the Escuela de Ingenieria de Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid. The authors would like to thank the Agustin de Betancourt Foundation for their support
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