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Geological Engineering · Q28

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 28

Q28

The term �overbreak� in tunneling refers to:

A.
Collapse of tunnel lining
B.
Excavation beyond design profile
Answer
C.
Overexcavation in soil layers
D.
Lining rebound

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Overbreak is the excess removal of rock beyond the tunnel design profile, often due to blasting or weak zones.