Q101
Open questionWhich test helps determine the durability of rocks under wetting and drying cycles?
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Q102
Open questionWhich of the following is NOT a type of rock failure?
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Q103
Open questionWhat is the main objective of a rock mechanics study in tunneling?
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Q104
Open questionWhat type of rock discontinuity is characterized by smooth, planar surfaces?
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Q105
Open questionWhich factor influences the stress distribution around an underground excavation?
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Q106
Open questionWhat does the Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) test measure in rock mechanics?
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Q107
Open questionWhich term describes the gradual movement of rock or soil downslope under the influence of gravity?
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Q108
Open questionThe "Rock Quality Designation (RQD)" is expressed as a percentage of:
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Q109
Open questionWhich type of stress is primarily responsible for the formation of shear zones in rocks?
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Q110
Open questionWhat is the primary effect of water infiltration in fractured rock masses?
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Q111
Open questionThe term "elastic rebound" in rock mechanics is associated with:
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Q112
Open questionWhich method is commonly used to measure in-situ stress in rock engineering?
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Q113
Open questionWhich factor has the greatest influence on rock slope stability?
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Q114
Open questionWhich rock type is generally considered the most stable for underground excavation?
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Q115
Open questionWhat is the purpose of rock bolts in rock engineering?
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Q116
Open questionThe phenomenon where rock fractures open due to reduction in confining pressure is called:
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Q117
Open questionWhich of the following is NOT a common rock discontinuity?
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Q118
Open questionThe �Hoek-Brown criterion� is used to:
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Q119
Open questionWhich test evaluates the point load strength index of a rock?
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Q120
Open questionIn rock engineering, what is meant by �groundwater inflow�?
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