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Geological Engineering · Q18

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 18

Q18

Which type of failure is common in heavily jointed rock masses?

A.
Tensile failure
B.
Slabbing
C.
Blocky failure
Answer
D.
Compressive failure

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In jointed rocks, blocky failure occurs due to the movement of rock blocks along joints or discontinuities.This contrasts with intact rock failure.