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Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow

(SESSION 2016-2017)
ODD SEM EXAMINATION
Course : B.TECH 7TH SEM CIVIL
Paper :TUNNEL ENGINEERING

Time: 3 Hrs MM :100

INSTRUCTIONS:
Question paper is divided into three groups.
Figure to the right in bracket indicates mark.
Assume suitable data if necessary.
Group A: Answer any FIVE questions.(Question no.1 is compulsory).
(5X8).

Q1. How you will provide the Alignment and grade in Tunnel?

Q2. What are the preliminary steps constructing in a tunnel?

Q3. How the center line transfer in tunnel .write in steps ?
Q4.. Describe soil classification and method of tunnel ?
Q5. Briefly describe the steps of for polling method ?
Q6. Draw the various type of tunnel and explain?

Group B: Answer any FOUR questions.(Question no.7 is

compulsory) (4X10)

Q7.What is tunnel ? describe the advantages and disadvantages of

tunnel .as a means of communication ?
.
Q8. Describe various types of drill bits . what are the advantages of
detachable bits?
Q9. Discuss the following method of tunnel farm ground.(a)Full face
method (b)Top heading and benching method.
Q10.How the amount of dust can be controlled in tunnel ? Discuss
equipments used for dust control
P.T.O
. 15 m depths (T/F)
Q11 Difference between running ground , soft ground . what do you (d)Fore poling method is generally adopted for tunneling in soft
understand by shield tunneling and where this is used . ground (T/F)
Q12.Describe various type of explosives used in tunneling? (e) concrete lining is provided concurrently with the driving
Group c: All Questions are compulsory. Operation in case of rock terrin.(T/F)

Q13. Multiple Choice Question(Each question carries 2 marks) (5X2)

A. The difference of heights of the tunnel above rail of BG and MG
track is kept
(a).30 m (c).45m (b) .60 m (d) .75 m

(b)In case of drift method of tunneling , the drift may be excavated

at (a) the centre (b) the bottom (c) the top (d) the side
C. The tunnel is found more advantages as compare to the alternate
routes because it
(a) remains free from
(b) reduces the cost by reducing the route distance
(c) reduces the maintenance cost
(d) avoid interference with surface rights
D. The method of draining in he tunnel is generally known as
(a) fore drainage
(b) dewatering
(c) payment drainage
(d) All of the above
E. To attain the required shape of the tunnel section we use
(a) easers
(b) trimmers
(c) cut holes
(d) chisels
Q14. True or false (Each Question carries 2 marks) (5X2).

(a)The most commonly adopted pattern of cut holes is Fan cut

.(T/F)
(b) in case of railways tunneling is preferred..(T/F)
(c)For highways , tunneling is preferred to if the open cut exceeds