The Hoek-Brown criterion is an empirical method used for:
A. Tensile strength
B. Modulus of elasticity
C. Shear strength of jointed rock masses
D. Rock porosity
Answer: Option C
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The Hoek-Brown failure criterion is commonly used to estimate the strength of fractured rock masses, particularly in slopes and tunnels.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Rock Mechanics And Rock Engineering
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