Latest Tunnel Engineering Multiple choice Questions and Answers pdf

11.    Assertion A : English method of tunneling requires more time as compared to other methods of tunneling.
Reason R : In English method of tunneling, the masons and excavators have to work alternately.
Select your answer based on the coding system given below :
a)    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b)    Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
c)    A is true but R is false.
d)    A is false but R is true.

Ans: a

12.    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
a)    only (i) is correct
b)    (i) and (iii) are correct
c)    (ii) and (iii) are correct
d)    (i) and (ii) are correct

Ans: a

13. Which of the following lining material is useful for shield driven tunnels in sub aqueous regions ?       
a)   stone masonry     
b)   timber     
c)    cast iron     
d)   cement concrete 

 Ans: c

14.    If 'D' is the diameter of tunnel in metres, 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

Ans: b

15.    Which one of the following tunneling methods is used for laying under ground sewers ?
a)    Needle beam method
b)    Army method
c)    German method
d)    Italian method

Ans: b

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