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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 5

Q5

What geological condition complicated the Gotthard Base Tunnel construction in the Alps?

A.
Karst terrain
B.
Permafrost
C.
Fault zones with squeezing rock
Answer
D.
Magma intrusion

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Gotthard Base Tunnel faced major challenges due to squeezing rock in fault zones, requiring complex tunnel support systems to manage deformation and rock pressure.