The modulus ratio used in engineering classification of rocks can be expressed as:

a. the ratio of tangent modulus at 50 percent strength to unconfined compressive strength
b. the ratio of the unconfined compressive strength to tangent modulus at 50 percent strength
c. the ratio of tangent modulus at 50 percent strength to shear strength
d. the ratio of shear strength to tangent modulus at 50 percent strength


a

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