Q148
What lesson was learned from the Vajont disaster regarding geological surveys?
A.
Chemical analysis is essential
B.
Soil mechanics is secondary
C.
Rock mass behavior must be studied
AnswerD.
Concrete strength governs all
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The disaster showed that rock mass behavior and slope geology must be thoroughly investigated; the failure occurred due to a massive rockslide into the reservoir, not dam failure.