The reduction of pressure ona body of rock can cause it to crack as it expands. T or F. Explain?

Question

The reduction of pressure ona body of rock can cause it to crack as it expands. T or F. Explain?

Answer 1

Yes.

If the release of pressure is asymetrical, (as it is

almost guaranteed to be), the the redistribution of

the stress will tend to deform the rock mass, and if

elastic limits, (generally low for rock), are exceeded,

cracking will result.

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