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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 155

Q155

In the Gotthard Base Tunnel, what key monitoring was used to assess excavation safety?

A.
Satellite radar
B.
Fiber optic cables
C.
Tunnel convergence monitoring
Answer
D.
Infrared scanning

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Tunnel convergence monitoring (using extensometers and lasers) helped engineers track tunnel deformation under stress, ensuring safety in deep Alpine rocks.