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Geological Engineering · Q102

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 102

Q102

Which of the following is NOT a type of rock failure?

A.
Tensile failure
B.
Compression failure
C.
Brittle failure
D.
Plastic deformation failure
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Plastic deformation failure is a mode of deformation, not a failure mode.Failure usually refers to brittle or ductile fracture.