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

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What is the correct sequence of the following events in rock tunnelling?

1. marking tunnel profile 2. loading explosives and blasting 3. checking misfire 4. mucking 5. removing foul gas 6. setting up and drilling 7. guniting Select the correct answer using the codes given below Codes ? A. 1,6,5,3,4,2,7 B. 1,2,6,3,5,4,7 C. 1, 6,2, 5,4, 3, 7 D. 1,6,2,5,3,4,7...

Which one of the following is a component of a shield for tunnelling ?

A. liner plate B. trench jack C. stiffener D. cutting edge...

Drift method of tunnelling is used to construct tunnels in__________________?

A. soft grounds B. rock C. self supporting grounds D. broken grounds...

Ribs are used for strengthening and stiffening the liner plate for tunnels of diameter greater than_____________________?

A. 2 m B. 3 m C. 4 m D. 5 m...

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

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...