Tunnelling MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Tunnelling, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Tunnelling MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q1.
The cut of a tunnel face is shown in given figure. This is called

a.

Michigan cut

b.

Burn cut

c.

Fan cut

d.

Horizontal cut

Discuss
Answer: (a).Michigan cut
Q2.
In the given figure drill holes, heading, mucking and benching are numbered as 1, 2, 3, 4 The correct sequence is :

a.

4 1 2 3

b.

1 2 3 4

c.

4 1 3 2

d.

3 4 1 3

Discuss
Answer: (c).4 1 3 2
Q3.
In the wooded bulk-head, used for mucking in steep grade tunnels,

a.

one opening is provided

b.

two openings are provided

c.

three openings are provided

d.

no opening is provided.

Discuss
Answer: (b).two openings are provided
Q4.
Railway tunnels, are generally

a.

polycentric

b.

rectangular

c.

parabolic

d.

circular

Discuss
Answer: (a).polycentric
Q5.
Pick up the explosive used for tunnelling in soft rocks from the following :

a.

blasting gelatine

b.

special gelatine

c.

ammonia dynamite

d.

semi-gelatine.

Discuss
Answer: (c).ammonia dynamite
Q6.
For B.G. single track, the section of the tunnel must have a width

a.

4.2 m to 4.5 m

b.

4.5 m to 4.8 m

c.

4.9 m to 5.5 m

d.

5.5 m to 5.8 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).4.9 m to 5.5 m
Q7.
Which one of the following statements is not correct for heading and benching method of tunnelling ?

a.

Drilling and mucking can be done simultaneously

b.

Benching provides a plateform for working on heading

c.

Removal of muck from the heading is very easy

d.

None of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).Removal of muck from the heading is very easy
Q8.
The difference of heights of the tunnels above rail tops of BG and MG tracks is kept

a.

0.30 m

b.

0.45 m

c.

0.60 m

d.

0.75 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).0.60 m
Q9.
In case of drift method of tunnelling, the drift may be excavated at

a.

the centre

b.

the bottom

c.

the top

d.

All of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above.
Q10.
A tunnel is found more advantageous as compared to the alternate routes because it:

a.

remains free from snow

b.

reduces the cost by reducing the route distance

c.

reduces the maintenance cost

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
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