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Geological Engineering · Q126

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 126

Q126

The term "anisotropy" in rock mechanics refers to:

A.
Equal properties in all directions
B.
Direction-dependent properties
Answer
C.
Porosity variation
D.
Uniform strength

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Anisotropy means rock properties vary with direction, important in analyzing stress and deformation.