Bedding is one of the most prominent features of sedimentary rocks. Would you expect a difference in strength parallel and perpendicular to bedding? In what way? How would permeability be affected? Explain

Bedding is one of the most prominent features of sedimentary rocks. Would you expect a difference in strength parallel and perpendicular to bedding? In what way? How would permeability be affected? Explain

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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