What was a key design element in preventing landslide hazards during the Atal Tunnel construction?
A. Installing rubber linings
B. Limiting blasting time
C. Catchment area reforestation and drainage control
D. Tiling the tunnel face
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Landslides were a major hazard in the Himalayas. Reforestation and proper drainage systems were implemented to stabilize slopes and reduce surface runoff impacts.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
In the case of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, what caused the leaning?
A. Uneven settlement due to clayey soil
B. Earthquake damage
C. Poor construction material
D. Tectonic movement
Which engineering technique stabilized the Hong Kong slopes after landslide disasters?
A. Tunneling
B. Shotcreting and soil nailing
C. Earth reinforcement
D. Floating raft foundation
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