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Geological Engineering · Q67

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 67

Q67

What key lesson was learned from the Nicoll Highway collapse in Singapore?

A.
Ignoring rainfall intensity
B.
Improper tunnel boring method
C.
Inadequate diaphragm wall toe-in
Answer
D.
Fault movement

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The collapse was due to inadequate diaphragm wall embedment into stiff clay, causing basal failure during excavation�a major geotechnical oversight.