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Geological Engineering · Q51

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 51

Q51

Which property defines the resistance of soil to deformation under load?

A.
Shear strength
B.
Elastic modulus
C.
Permeability
D.
Plasticity index
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Shear strength is the ability of soil to resist shearing forces, crucial for slope stability and foundation design.It includes cohesion and frictional resistance.