Q121
Open questionWhich tunneling project used the "New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM)" effectively in difficult rock conditions?
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Q122
Open questionIn the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, what geological issue required major intervention?
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Q123
Open questionWhich geotechnical challenge occurred during the construction of the Chunnel (Channel Tunnel)?
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Q124
Open questionWhat technique was used in the Palm Jumeirah project to stabilize reclaimed land?
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Q125
Open questionThe 2001 Bhuj earthquake revealed what about foundation design in some buildings?
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Q126
Open questionWhich geophysical method was used to detect voids beneath a dam in a case study?
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Q127
Open questionWhat engineering measure helped prevent landslide reactivation in the Malin landslide area (India)?
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Q128
Open questionWhat is a common rock type involved in tunneling hazards due to swelling and squeezing?
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Q129
Open questionWhat failure occurred in the St. Francis Dam in 1928 due to overlooked geology?
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Q130
Open questionWhich project faced challenges due to deep peat layers affecting pile foundations?
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Q131
Open questionIn the Olmos irrigation tunnel project (Peru), what geological hazard caused cost overruns?
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Q132
Open questionWhich type of landslide commonly affects road construction in the Nilgiris (India)?
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Q133
Open questionWhat was the key lesson from the Nicoll Highway collapse in Singapore (2004)?
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Q134
Open questionWhich case study demonstrated successful river diversion for dam construction?
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Q135
Open questionWhat engineering control was implemented in the Aizu Tunnel to manage gas emissions?
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Q136
Open questionIn which project did engineers face challenges due to high-pressure artesian groundwater during excavation?
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Q137
Open questionWhich structure used a geological barrier to prevent radioactive waste leakage?
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Q138
Open questionWhat is the main geological concern in constructing underground metros in coastal cities?
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Q139
Open questionThe Vasco da Gama bridge construction required which method for dealing with soft clay deposits?
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Q140
Open questionDuring the construction of Bhakra Dam, what geological feature was stabilized to ensure dam safety?
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