Practice Overview of Tunneling and Underground Construction - 23.1 | 23. Robotics in Tunneling and Underground Construction | Robotics and Automation - Vol 2
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23.1 - Overview of Tunneling and Underground Construction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is tunneling primarily used for?

💡 Hint: Think about the different services we need underground.

Question 2

Easy

What does TBM stand for?

💡 Hint: It's a crucial machine used in modern tunneling.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does tunneling refer to?

  • A method of surface mining
  • Excavating underground passages
  • Building bridges

💡 Hint: Think about what activities need to take place underneath the surface.

Question 2

True or False: TBMs have completely replaced manual excavation methods.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider if there's a scenario where traditional methods might still be needed.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Propose a plan for managing the ventilation in a newly constructed tunnel. What steps would you take?

💡 Hint: Consider all sources that might impact air quality.

Question 2

Discuss how the historical shift from manual excavation to TBMs has influenced worker safety and project efficiency in tunneling.

💡 Hint: Think about the advantages of mechanization.

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