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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 4

Q4

Which engineering technique stabilized the Hong Kong slopes after landslide disasters?

A.
Tunneling
B.
Shotcreting and soil nailing
Answer
C.
Earth reinforcement
D.
Floating raft foundation

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Soil nailing and shotcreting were widely used to reinforce steep slopes in Hong Kong after a series of landslide events. This improved slope stability in densely populated urban areas.