Which major bridge project required subsurface profiling due to liquefiable soil layers?
A. Howrah Bridge
B. Golden Gate Bridge
C. Bandra-Worli Sea Link
D. Millau Viaduct
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The Bandra-Worli Sea Link was constructed on reclaimed coastal soils. Extensive geotechnical investigations found liquefiable layers, and deep pile foundations were adopted to mitigate seismic risks.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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