What is the term for stress that remains in rock after removal of external load?
A. Dynamic stress
B. Tensile stress
C. Residual stress
D. Principal stress
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Residual stress is the internal stress that remains in a material (or rock) even after unloading. It can affect future behavior of slopes or tunnels.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Rock Mechanics And Rock Engineering
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