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Geological Engineering · Q1

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 1

Q1

What does UCS stand for in rock mechanics?

A.
Ultimate Compression Shear
B.
Uniaxial Compressive Strength
Answer
C.
Uniform Core Strength
D.
Unconfined Compression Standard

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) is the maximum axial compressive stress a rock specimen can withstand under uniaxial loading.It is a key parameter for evaluating rock strength.