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Geological Engineering · Q65

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 65

Q65

Which rock type generally exhibits plastic deformation under high confining pressure?

A.
Basalt
B.
Shale
Answer
C.
Quartzite
D.
Marble

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Shale tends to behave plastically under high confining pressure due to its layered, fine-grained structure and low strength.