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What does UCS stand for in rock mechanics?

A. Ultimate Compression Shear

B. Uniaxial Compressive Strength

C. Uniform Core Strength

D. Unconfined Compression Standard

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS) is the maximum axial compressive stress a rock specimen can withstand under uniaxial loading.It is a key parameter for evaluating rock strength.

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