GATE Mining Engineering 2017 Question 40: Rock Failure Envelope Zone Matching | Examprev

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Let σ₁ and σ₃ are major and minor principal stresses respectively. The equation σ₁=f(σ₃) denotes the failure envelop of a rock as shown in the figure. Match the zones (P, Q. R and S) with the legend code.

A

P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3

B

P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2

C

P-3. Q-1, R-2, S-4

D

P-1. Q-4. R-3, S-2

Correct : b

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