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Geological Engineering · Q30

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 30

Q30

The modulus of elasticity of rock indicates its:

A.
Shear strength
B.
Plasticity
C.
Stiffness
D.
Cohesion
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Modulus of elasticity is a measure of stiffness�how much a rock deforms under stress.High modulus = less deformation.