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Geological Engineering · Q77

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 77

Q77

In the Tehri Dam project, what type of rock posed stability concerns?

A.
Sandstone
B.
Gneiss
C.
Schist with foliation planes
Answer
D.
Basalt

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The dam was built in an area with schist that exhibited foliation planes, which could serve as potential slip surfaces, making rock orientation and reinforcement critical.