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Geological Engineering · Q6

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 6

Q6

Which of the following influences the strength of a rock mass more than intact rock strength?

A.
Water content
B.
Mineral composition
C.
Joint spacing and orientation
Answer
D.
Grain size

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In rock mass engineering, joint spacing and orientation are more critical than the strength of intact rock.