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Geological Engineering · Q95

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 95

Q95

What does the term "rock anisotropy" mean?

A.
Rock has uniform properties
B.
Rock shows directional dependence of properties
Answer
C.
Rock is always strong
D.
Rock is isotropic

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Rock anisotropy means that rock properties vary depending on the direction of measurement due to layering, foliation, or joints.