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Geological Engineering · Q84

Engineering Geology for Construction

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 84

Q84

In rocky terrains, tunnel alignment is ideally chosen to:

A.
Follow the slope of the land
B.
Avoid faults and joints
Answer
C.
Cross all rock layers
D.
Intersect the water table

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Tunnel alignment aims to avoid geological discontinuities like faults and joints that may cause instability, seepage, or failure.