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Geological Engineering · Q71

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 71

Q71

Which type of rock exhibits ductile behavior under stress?

A.
Granite
B.
Basalt
C.
Shale
D.
Marble
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Shale can show ductile behavior under prolonged loading due to its fine-grained, layered structure.Other rocks are more brittle.