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Geological Engineering · Q90

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 90

Q90

Which type of failure is most associated with columnar basalt formations?

A.
Flexural toppling
Answer
B.
Plane failure
C.
Circular failure
D.
Flow failure

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Flexural toppling is common in columnar jointed basalts where columns tilt and topple due to their joint pattern and orientation.