Explain the terms with its definition: Grain size, Minerals, Rocks
[3 marks]Explain: Density with its types.
[4 marks]Describe a stress-strain relationship of rock.
[7 marks]Write a short note: Importance of rock mechanics to mining industry.
[3 marks]Describe the stress, strain and strain energy?
[4 marks]What is tri-axial compressive strength method? How to measure it in the laboratory?
[7 marks]Which factors are affecting the rock strength?
[3 marks]What is Hardness? How to measure it?
[4 marks]How to measure a uniaxial compressive strength of rock? Explain in detail with neat07 sketch.
[ marks]What is dynamic properties of rock?
[3 marks]What are the failure criteria of rock?
[4 marks]What is creep? Describe any one model of it with neat sketch.
[7 marks]Explain the Anisotropy.
[3 marks]List out the ISRM standards for a rock specimen.
[4 marks]Explain flat jack method with neat sketch.
[7 marks]Explain in brief mechanics of rock failure.
[3 marks]Explain the terms: Modulus of elasticity and Modulus of rigidity
[4 marks]Discuss the Griffith theory of fracture initiation in the rock mass.
[7 marks]What is RMR?
[3 marks]What is RQD? How to measure it?
[4 marks]Explain in details rock quality tunneling index (Q).
[7 marks]Describe the classification of artificial supports.
[3 marks]Write a short note on roof testing and stitching.
[4 marks]How to do a pull out test of grouted rock bolt in the laboratory?
[7 marks]