Faculty of Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Tunnel engineering

CEM-709

Question Bank (2016-2017)

Unit-1

1. Define Tunnel. Give a brief history of development of Tunnels.

2. Describe the advantages & disadvantages of Tunnels.

3. Define an Open Cut. Write down its advantages & disadvantages.

4. Discuss the favorable conditions for construction of tunnel.

5. Discuss the merits & demerits of tunnel & open cut.

6. How you would align a curved centre line inside a tunnel

7. Define Twin Tunnel & also mention their advantages.

8. Discuss the problems encountered while tunneling

9. Discuss the factors which decide the size of a tunnel.

10. How Tunnels are classified.

11. What is Pilot Tunnel? Write down its advantages & disadvantages.

Unit-2

1. Define the term tunneling. Why tunneling in Rock & Soft ground differ?

2. Enumerate the method of tunneling in Soft Rock.

3. Describe linear & shield methods of tunneling.

4. Discuss the factors on which air pressure requirement depend?

5. Explain needle beam Method. Write down its advantages & disadvantages.

6. What is NATM Method of tunneling. Explain its use & its advantages.

7. Discuss needle beam & Forepoling method of tunneling in soft ground with neat sketch.

8. Write short notes on the following

(a) Air Blows

(b) Man Lock

(c)Fire Hazards

(d) Liner plates & stiffening ribs

9. What is TBM? What are the advantages of this method? Explain it with neat sketch.