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Tunnel Engineering

If ‘N’ is the number of shafts used, then the total number of feces available for attacking the excavation and construction in tunnels are_________________________?

If ‘N’ is the number of shafts used, then the total number of feces available for attacking the excavation and construction in tunnels are_________________________?

A. 2N
B. N + 2
C. 2 N + 1
D. 2 N + 2

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If ‘D’ is the diameter of tunnel in meters, then the thickness of lining in mm, as per the empirical formula is given by_________________?

If ‘D’ is the diameter of tunnel in meters, then the thickness of lining in mm, as per the empirical formula is given by_________________?

A. 42 D
B. 82 D
C. 104 D
D. 124 D

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In Belgium method of tunneling _________________?

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

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

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

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

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