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Geological Engineering · Q91

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 91

Q91

In the Gotthard Base Tunnel, what was the major geotechnical concern?

A.
Gas explosions
B.
Glacial till
C.
Water ingress through fractured rock
Answer
D.
Weak soil layers

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Gotthard Base Tunnel encountered significant water ingress through fractured gneiss and schist, requiring high-capacity dewatering systems and grouting.