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Geological Engineering · Q38

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 38

Q38

Slaking of rocks occurs due to:

A.
Acid attack
B.
Thermal expansion
C.
Repeated wetting and drying
Answer
D.
Earthquake

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Slaking is the disintegration of rocks like shale due to repeated wetting and drying cycles.