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Geological Engineering · Q32

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 32

Q32

Which of the following parameters is directly measured in the Point Load Test?

A.
Tensile strength
B.
Uniaxial compressive strength
C.
Point load index
Answer
D.
Modulus of elasticity

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Point Load Test gives the point load index, which can be correlated with compressive strength but is not directly equal to it.