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Geological Engineering · Q133

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 133

Q133

What was the key lesson from the Nicoll Highway collapse in Singapore (2004)?

A.
Errors in tunneling method
B.
Traffic overloading
C.
Soil-structure interaction underestimated
Answer
D.
Poor rock anchoring

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The collapse was due to underestimated soil-structure interaction during diaphragm wall construction in soft clay conditions.