What is the primary effect of water infiltration in fractured rock masses?
A. Increases rock strength
B. Decreases rock strength
C. Has no effect
D. Reduces rock porosity
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Water infiltration can reduce rock strength by lubrication of fractures and inducing chemical weathering.This often leads to slope failure or tunnel instability.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Rock Mechanics And Rock Engineering
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