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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 180

Q180

In the Boston Big Dig project, what was the primary method to support deep excavations?

A.
Rock bolts
B.
Slurry walls
Answer
C.
Pile rafts
D.
Gabion walls

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Boston Big Dig used slurry walls extensively. These are deep trenches filled with bentonite slurry to stabilize soil before pouring reinforced concrete walls in-situ.