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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 79

Q79

What was the innovative solution adopted for tunneling in water-bearing ground in Kolkata Metro�s East-West corridor?

A.
Drill and blast
B.
Compressed air shield tunneling
C.
Slurry shield TBM
Answer
D.
Vertical shaft sinking

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The East-West corridor used Slurry Shield Tunnel Boring Machines to control face pressure and water inflow while boring under the Hooghly River.