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Geological Engineering · Q40

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 40

Q40

The Brazilian test is used to determine:

A.
Young�s modulus
B.
Cohesion
C.
Tensile strength
Answer
D.
Friction angle

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Brazilian test (indirect tensile test) determines the tensile strength of rock using diametrical loading on a disk-shaped sample.