Correct Answer : All of the above
Explanation : * avoidance of head on collisions* facility in carrying out repairs* economy in cost of construction* provision of separate exit and entrance of two traffic streams
Correct Answer : Option (D) : 2N + 2
Correct Answer : Option (A) : Fire-setting
Explanation : Blasting is the conventional method which is adopted in case of rock tunneling. In the case of fire-setting, tunnel is heated with fire and then cooled with water. Rapid expansion and contraction weakens and rock and tends to break.
Correct Answer : Option (C) : Marking profile
Explanation : Rocky strata involve usage of blasting method for developing tunnels. The sequence contains marking profile, loading explosive, removing foul gases, checking, scaling, mucking and bolting.