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13.

Which of the following lining material is useful for shield driven tunnels in sub aqueous regions ?                         
A. stone masonry B. timber
C. cast iron D. ement concrete



14.

Which of the following methods of tunneling is used for long tunnels at great depths ?                        
A. Army method B. Needle beam method
C. Austrian method D. English method



15.

Which one of the following is a component of a shield for tunneling ?                        
A. liner plate B. trench jack
C. stiffener D. cutting edge




16.

Which one of the following is considered to be an advantage of the heading and benching method of tunnel construction?                        
A. It is suitable for construction in unstable rocks. B. In this method, it is easy to install timber support.
C. Tunnelling can be continuous and the work can be expedited. D. In case of excessive water, it is easy to take correct steps.



17.

Assertion A : When rock conditions are favorable, it will not be necessary to take up concrete lining concurrently with the driving operations till the full length of the tunnel has been driven through rock.
Reason R : A tunnel through rock, hard or soft, does not need any concrete lining.
Select your answer based on the coding system given below:                        
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false. D. A is false but R is true.



18.

Circular section of tunnels is not suitable for                        
A. carrying water B. non-cohesive soils
C. tunnels driven by shield method D. placement of concrete lining



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