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Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

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Which type of stress is usually most responsible for tensile cracking in rocks?

A) Horizontal stress B) Compressive stress C) Shear stress D) Tensile stress

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

Tensile stress causes rocks to crack when the stress exceeds their low tensile strength.Rocks are much weaker in tension than in compression.

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