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Q1.	Drift method of tunnelling is used to construct tunnels in
A.	soft grounds [Wrong Answer]
B.	rock [Correct Answer]
C.	self supporting grounds [Wrong Answer]
D.	broken grounds [Wrong Answer]
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⇒ Drift method of tunnelling is used to construct tunnels in
soft grounds
rock
self supporting grounds
broken grounds

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stone masonry
timber
cast iron
cement concrete

⇒ In Belgium method of tunnelling
construction of side walls is completed before invert and roof arch are built.
construction of roof arch is completed before side walls and invert are built.
construction of invert is completed before side walls and roof arch are built.
construction of invert and side walls is completed before roof arch is built.

⇒ The correct sequence of drilling equipment for increasing size of holes in tunnels is
wagon drill, churn drill, shot drill
wagon drill, shot drill, churn drill
shot drill, churn drill, wagon drill
churn drill, wagon drill, shot drill

⇒ Which one of the following tunneling methods is used for laying under ground sewers ?
Needle beam method
Army method
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⇒ Which of the following is not a component of the shield ?
propelling jacks
liner plate
hood
tail

⇒ In compressed air tunneling, the volume of free air provided is
6 mJ per second per m2 of face area
6 m3 per minute per m2 of face area
20 m3 per minute per m2 of face area
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⇒ Which one of the following is a component of a shield for tunneling ?
liner plate
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⇒ In "full face" method of constructing tunnels, the first operation relates to
removal of bottom portion
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removal of top portion
excavation being done along the periphery

⇒ Which of the following methods of tunneling is used for long tunnels at great depths ?
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⇒ If 'N' is the number of shafts used, then the total number of feces available for attacking the excavation and construction in tunnels are
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⇒ 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.

⇒ Drifters can be used to drill
only up holes
only down holes
horizontal or up holes
horizontal, down or up holes

⇒ The most suitable soil for compressed air tunneling is
silt
sand
clay
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⇒ If 'D' is the diameter of tunnel in metres, then the thickness of lining in mm, as per the empirical formula is given by
42 D
82 D
104 D
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⇒ Circular section of tunnels is not suitable for
carrying water
non-cohesive soils
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placement of concrete lining

⇒ As compared to a single free face, if a charge of explosive is placed equidistant from two faces, then the yield
remains same
decreases
increases by 2.25 times
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⇒ 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
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⇒ Ribs are used for strengthening and stiffening the liner plate for tunnels of diameter greater than
2 m
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4 m
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