What was the innovative slope stabilization technique used in the Nilgiri Hills road widening?
A. Steel mesh only
B. Retaining wall with backfill
C. Soil nailing with vegetation
D. Drainage trenching only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Soil nailing combined with bioengineering was implemented to stabilize the slopes while promoting vegetation regrowth in the ecologically sensitive Nilgiri region.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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