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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 53

Q53

The Siah Bisheh Hydropower project in Iran required special design due to:

A.
Ice loading
B.
Volcanic activity
C.
Fault zones and weak sedimentary rocks
Answer
D.
Salt dome intrusion

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The project site is located near active fault zones with weak sedimentary rocks, requiring rock reinforcement and seismic design considerations.