Engineering structures should avoid sites with karst topography because:
A. They are highly stable
B. They provide good groundwater storage
C. They contain soluble rocks like limestone with voids
D. They support tall vegetation
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Karst topography includes features like sinkholes and caves, formed by dissolution of rocks, making them structurally unstable.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Engineering Geology For Construction
What is the most important geological consideration before constructing a dam?
A. Soil fertility
B. Rock type and structure
C. Surface vegetation
D. Proximity to roads
Which test is commonly used to determine rock strength for construction suitability?
A. Permeability test
B. Schmidt hammer test
C. Sieve analysis
D. Vane shear test
What geological structure is most hazardous for tunnel construction?
A. Horizontal bedding
B. Fault zone
C. Anticline fold
D. Massive granite
The unconfined compressive strength of a rock is a measure of its:
A. Tensile strength
B. Load-bearing capacity without lateral support
C. Weathering rate
D. Porosity
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