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Geological Engineering · Q133

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 133

Q133

Which term describes the volume of voids within a rock mass?

A.
Porosity
Answer
B.
Permeability
C.
Elastic modulus
D.
Density

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Porosity is the ratio of void volume to total volume in rock, affecting fluid flow and strength.