What is the primary cause of rock bursts in deep tunnels?
A. Groundwater
B. High humidity
C. Thermal stress
D. High in-situ stress
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Rock bursts are sudden, violent failures of rock, mainly due to the release of high in-situ stress in deep tunnels.These are common in hard, brittle rocks.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Rock Mechanics And Rock Engineering
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