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Geological Engineering · Q98

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 98

Q98

Which of the following reduces the stability of a rock slope the most?

A.
Tight joints
B.
Low water content
C.
Large joint spacing
D.
Joints dipping out of slope face
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Joints dipping out of the slope face can promote sliding and failure along joint planes, reducing slope stability.