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Geological Engineering · Q27

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 27

Q27

What factor is considered in rock slope stability but not in soil slope stability?

A.
Pore water pressure
B.
Joint orientation
Answer
C.
Gravity
D.
Cohesion

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In rock slope stability, joint orientation critically affects failure mechanisms, which is less relevant in homogeneous soils.