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Geological Engineering · Q19

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 19

Q19

The resistance of a soil or rock to deformation under stress is called:

A.
Ductility
B.
Elasticity
C.
Strength
D.
Stiffness
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Stiffness is the ability of a material to resist deformation under load.In soil mechanics, it is evaluated through modulus of elasticity.