Which of the following rock types has the highest compressive strength?
A. Limestone
B. Granite
C. Shale
D. Sandstone
E. 2
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Granite has tightly interlocking mineral grains and is an igneous rock, giving it the highest compressive strength among the options.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Engineering Properties Of Rocks And Soils
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