Which technique was primarily used in stabilizing the Vajont Dam slope after the landslide?
A. Cement grouting
B. Rock bolting and drainage
C. Sand compaction
D. Blasting and trimming
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The Vajont disaster in 1963 involved a massive landslide. Rock bolting and drainage were applied later to stabilize remaining slopes and reduce water pressure, although too late to prevent the catastrophe.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
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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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