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Geological Engineering · Q2

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 2

Q2

Which test is commonly used to determine tensile strength of rock?

A.
Point load test
B.
Slake durability test
C.
Brazilian test
Answer
D.
UCS test

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Brazilian test (indirect tensile test) is used to determine tensile strength by applying load diametrically on a disc-shaped rock specimen.