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Geological Engineering · Q98

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 98

Q98

The 2009 Cologne Archive collapse was linked to:

A.
Groundwater rise
B.
Improper excavation near soft rock
C.
TBM misalignment
D.
Failure of diaphragm walls
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The collapse was caused by the failure of diaphragm walls during subway construction, allowing water and soil to enter the excavation site rapidly.