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Geological Engineering · Q112

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 112

Q112

Which method is commonly used to measure in-situ stress in rock engineering?

A.
Schmidt hammer test
B.
Overcoring method
Answer
C.
Slake durability test
D.
Permeability test

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The overcoring method involves drilling around a rock core to measure stress relief and infer in-situ stresses.