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Geological Engineering · Q124

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 124

Q124

The slake durability test is used to assess:

A.
Rock strength under compression
B.
Resistance of rock to weathering and disintegration
Answer
C.
Porosity of rock
D.
Permeability of rock

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The slake durability test measures how well rocks resist breakdown when subjected to cycles of wetting and drying.