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Which method is commonly used to measure in-situ stress in rock engineering?

A. Schmidt hammer test

B. Overcoring method

C. Slake durability test

D. Permeability test

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The overcoring method involves drilling around a rock core to measure stress relief and infer in-situ stresses.

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