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Geological Engineering · Q19

Engineering Geology for Construction

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 19

Q19

The most common issue with shale as a foundation material is:

A.
High permeability
B.
Cracking on wetting and drying
Answer
C.
Low plasticity
D.
Hardness

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Shale can swell, shrink, and disintegrate on moisture variation, making it unstable under cyclic loading.