In the construction of Metro Railways, “Cut and Cover” method of construction is suitable in situations listed at________________?

Tunnel Engineering 08/10/2020

Consider the following situations

1. Soil is soft
2. Volume of existing surface traffic on the alignment is heavy
3. Track is at a deeper level
4. Water table is high

A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 2 and 3

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