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Geological Engineering · Q138

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 138

Q138

The primary function of rock bolts in tunneling is to:

A.
Increase the weight of the rock
B.
Improve rock mass strength and stability
Answer
C.
Drain water from fractures
D.
Reduce excavation cost

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Rock bolts reinforce and stabilize rock masses by tying fractured blocks together, enhancing stability.