The speedy and cost-effective method for excavating long tunnel in hard and compact rock is
- ATunnel boring machineCorrect
- BNeedle beam method
- CCompressed air method
- DShield method
Solution
Concept
TBM
Step-by-step solution
1. A TBM is fast and economical for long tunnels in hard rock.
Explanation
TBMs bore continuously.
Why the other options are wrong
Others are for soft ground.
Shortcut
TBM = long hard-rock tunnels.
Correct answer: A) Tunnel boring machine