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Geological Engineering · Q122

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 122

Q122

What type of failure occurs along a curved slip surface in rock slopes?

A.
Planar failure
B.
Wedge failure
C.
Circular failure
Answer
D.
Topple failure

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Circular failure is a common slope failure mode involving movement along a curved slip surface, typical in soils and weak rocks.