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Geological Engineering · Q161

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 161

Q161

What was a major success in the Jubail Industrial City foundation project in Saudi Arabia?

A.
Tunneling under sand dunes
B.
Saline soil stabilization
Answer
C.
Earthquake-proofing
D.
Landslide mitigation

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Engineers dealt with saline soils by mixing with pozzolanic materials and using deep foundations, enabling stable structures in a harsh marine desert.