Question

The joints developed due to tensile forces are ___________

(a) Tensile joints

(b) Compressive joints

(c) Shear joints

(d) No particular name

The question was posed to me in an interview for internship.

My question is based upon Classification of Joints in division Joints and Jointing of Engineering Geology

Answer 1

Right option is (a) Tensile joints

The best explanation: Tension joints are those, which have developed due to the tensile forces acting on the rocks. The most common location of such joints in the folded sequence is on the outer margins of crests and troughs.