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What does the Hoek-Brown criterion estimate?

A. Rock permeability

B. Rock tensile strength

C. Rock mass strength

D. Thermal conductivity

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The Hoek-Brown failure criterion is an empirical method to estimate rock mass strength, especially where RMR or GSI is known.

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