Civil Engineering MCQs

2965 MCQs  (Page 179 of 297)

Drifters can be used to drill_________________?
A. Only up holes
B. Only down holes
C. Horizontal or up holes
D. Horizor„al, down or up holes
The correct sequence of drilling equipment for increasing size of holes in tunnels is________________?
A. Wagon drill, churn drill, shot drill
B. Wagon drill, shot drill, churn drill
C. Shot drill, churn drill, wagon drill
D. Churn drill, wagon drill, shot drill
In compressed air tunneling, the volume of free air provided is______________?
A. 6 mj per second per m2 of face area
B. 6 m3 per minute per m2 of face area
C. 20 m3 per minute per m2 of face area
D. 6 m3 per hour per m2 of face area
What is the correct sequence of the following events in rock tunnelling?
A. 1. marking tunnel profile
B. 2. loading explosives and blasting
C. 3. checking misfire
D. 4. mucking
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