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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 128

Q128

What is a common rock type involved in tunneling hazards due to swelling and squeezing?

A.
Granite
B.
Gneiss
C.
Shale
Answer
D.
Basalt

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Shales, particularly clay-rich ones, can swell and squeeze under pressure when wet, causing tunnel deformation.