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Circular section of tunnels is not suitable for________________?

  • (A)  carrying water
  • (B)  non-cohesive soils
  • (C)  tunnels driven by shield method
  • (D)  placement of concrete lining
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Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Which of the following is not a component of the shield ?

  • (A)  propelling jacks
  • (B)  liner plate
  • (C)  hood
  • (D)  tail
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Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal


In Belgium method of tunneling _________________?

  • (A)  construction of side walls is completed before invert and roof arch are built
  • (B)  construction of roof arch is completed before side walls and invert are built
  • (C)  construction of invert is completed before side walls and roof arch are built
  • (D)  construction of invert and side walls is completed before roof arch is built
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Drift method of tunnelling is used to construct tunnels in__________________?

  • (A)  soft grounds
  • (B)  rock
  • (C)  self supporting grounds
  • (D)  broken grounds
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Which one of the following is a component of a shield for tunnelling ?

  • (A)  liner plate
  • (B)  trench jack
  • (C)  stiffener
  • (D)  cutting edge
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Which one of the following is considered to be an advantage of the heading and benching method of tunnel construction?

  • (A)  It is suitable for construction in unstable rocks
  • (B)  In this method, it is easy to install timber support
  • (C)  Tunnelling can be continuous and the work can be expedited
  • (D)  In case of excessive water, it is easy to take correct steps
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


Submitted By :Ali Uppal