17.7.4 - Tunnels and Subways
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of ground movement detection in tunnels?
💡 Hint: Think about the impacts of ground shifts.
Why do we monitor gas levels in tunnels?
💡 Hint: Consider what gases might be harmful.
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What is the primary function of ground movement detection systems?
💡 Hint: Consider why we need stability in tunnels.
Gas monitoring in tunnels is intended to:
💡 Hint: Think about the safety of users in closed spaces.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a schematic for an SHM system that incorporates ground movement, gas, and moisture monitoring in a subway environment.
💡 Hint: Consider the layout of a typical subway system.
Analyze a real-world incident where lack of monitoring led to structural failure in a tunnel. Discuss what monitoring solutions could have prevented it.
💡 Hint: Research case studies of tunnel incidents.
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