GATE MN · 2023 · MN
Question 51: Geomechanics
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Question 51
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A jointed rock sample is subjected to 20 MPa vertical stress as shown in the figure.
The modulus of elasticity of the rock is 10 GPa and the normal stiffness of the joint surface is 5 GPa/m. Assuming one-dimensional elastic behavior of rock and joint, the displacement in mm of the loading surface AB is _____.
[rounded off to 1 decimal place]
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GATE MN 2023 · Paper 1
Mining Engineering · Original paper archive
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- Mining Engineering
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- Numerical answer (NAT)
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- 2 marks
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