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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 33

Q33

What method was primarily used to stabilize tunnel portals in the Konkan Railway project?

A.
Grouting
B.
Rock bolting and shotcrete
Answer
C.
Timber lagging
D.
Excavation through rockfill

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In the Konkan Railway project, many tunnel portals were stabilized using rock bolting and shotcrete to deal with weak lateritic soils and rainfall-induced instability.