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Geological Engineering · Q100

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 100

Q100

During the Boston Big Dig project, how were groundwater challenges managed?

A.
Freezing techniques
B.
Pressurized grout curtains
Answer
C.
Cement stabilization
D.
Electro-osmosis

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Groundwater was controlled by constructing grout curtains around excavations, minimizing seepage into deep cut-and-cover tunnels.