Civil Engineering Questions And Answers :: Tunnel Engineering: part1

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Civil Engineering : Tunnel Engineering QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS :: part1 : 16 to 20

Following Civil Engineering Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in BSNL JTO, GATE 2024 and IES 2024 examinations :

16.Which one of the following is considered to be an advantage of the heading and benching method of tunnel construction?

It is suitable for construction in unstable rocks.
In this method, it is easy to install timber support.
Tunnelling can be continuous and the work can be expedited.
In case of excessive water, it is easy to take correct steps.

17.American method of tunneling i) is suitable for large sized tunnels ii) is no,' suitable for railway or highway tunnel's iii) requires heavy timbers Of these statements

only (i) is correct
(i) and (iii) are correct
(ii) and (iii) are correct
(i) and (ii) are correct

18.If 'N' is the number of shafts used, then the total number of feces available for attacking the excavation and construction in tunnels are

2N
N + 2
2 N + 1
2 N + 2

19.Which one of the following tunneling methods is used for laying under ground sewers ?

Needle beam method
Army method
German method
Italian method

20.A good blast with a good yield is obtained if the cut hole is

normal to face
inclined at 45� to the face
inclined at 15� to the face
inclined at 30� to the face

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