Geological Engineering · Q60

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 60

Q60

Joint roughness affects:

A.

Rock color

B.

Water content

C.

Shear strength

Answer

D.

UCS

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Joint roughness contributes significantly to shear strength of rock joints. Rougher surfaces offer greater resistance to sliding.

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