In the Olmos irrigation tunnel project (Peru), what geological hazard caused cost overruns?
A. Collapsing sand layers
B. Earthquakes
C. Rock bursting in andesite
D. Glacier melting
Answer: Option C
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The tunnel experienced rock bursting due to high in-situ stress in andesite formations, damaging TBMs and delaying excavation.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Case Studies And Applied Geological Engineering Projects
Which geotechnical failure occurred in the 1963 Vajont Dam disaster in Italy?
A. Overtopping of dam
B. Foundation failure
C. Landslide into reservoir
D. Earthquake-induced cracking
What was the main geological issue in the Panama Canal expansion project?
A. Lava flow
B. Marine sediment instability
C. Hard rock tunneling
D. Seismic liquefaction
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A. Uneven settlement due to clayey soil
B. Earthquake damage
C. Poor construction material
D. Tectonic movement
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A. Tunneling
B. Shotcreting and soil nailing
C. Earth reinforcement
D. Floating raft foundation
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