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Geological Engineering · Q52

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 52

Q52

What is the typical failure mode in unconfined brittle rock?

A.
Plastic deformation
B.
Shear failure
C.
Tensile failure
Answer
D.
Creep

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Brittle rocks under uniaxial stress fail by tensile fracturing, often showing sudden splitting or cracking.