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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 58

Q58

Which of the following is an example of proactive geotechnical monitoring in large-scale tunneling?

A.
GPR survey before excavation
B.
Preloading of soil
C.
Use of surface tiltmeters and extensometers
Answer
D.
Use of blasting in hard rock

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Surface tiltmeters and extensometers are widely used in real-time monitoring of ground movement during tunneling to prevent failures.