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Geological Engineering · Q80

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 80

Q80

Which test is most suitable for determining the elastic modulus of rock?

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

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The unconfined compression test provides stress-strain data used to compute elastic modulus, which defines stiffness.