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Geological Engineering · Q113

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 113

Q113

Which factor has the greatest influence on rock slope stability?

A.
Rock color
B.
Discontinuity orientation
Answer
C.
Weather
D.
Temperature

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Discontinuity orientation relative to slope face determines potential sliding planes and failure modes.