Which project required rerouting due to discovery of fault zones?
A. Sydney Metro
B. Tokyo Shinkansen Tunnel
C. London Underground Jubilee Line
D. Crossrail Project
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The Crossrail Project in London had to reroute segments when active fault zones and complex urban geology were encountered.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Case Studies And Applied Geological Engineering Projects
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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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