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5. Grimstad E, Barton N. Updating of the Q-system for NMT. In: Kompen, Opsahl, Berg, editors. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Sprayed Concrete—Modern Use of Wet Mix Sprayed Concrete for Underground Support, Fagernes. Oslo: Norwegian Concrete Association, 1993.