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Geological Engineering · Q101

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 101

Q101

Which test helps determine the durability of rocks under wetting and drying cycles?

A.
Slake durability test
Answer
B.
Schmidt hammer test
C.
Unconfined compression test
D.
Triaxial test

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The slake durability test assesses rock�s resistance to disintegration when subjected to cycles of wetting and drying.