{"id":3041,"date":"2021-07-07T17:46:48","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T12:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goseeko.com\/blog\/?p=3041"},"modified":"2026-04-15T05:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:56:06","slug":"what-is-tunnels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goseeko.com\/blog\/what-is-tunnels\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Tunnels?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The branch of civil engineering which deals with the design, construction and maintenance of tunnels is known as tunnel engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore the underground passages which are constructed without disturbing the ground surface are known as tunnels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uses<\/strong> of Tunnels:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Firstly one uses it for transportation of men, materials and goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Therefore tunnels are used for conduction of water to generate power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Lastly they are used for carrying oil, sewage, gas etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Necessity :<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. When the two terminal stations, separated by a mountain, are to be connected by the shortest route and depth of open cut for reaching the other side of a hill is more than 20 m, it is considered to construct and maintain it more than a tunnel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. When one avoids acquisition of valuable land and property for a railway or road project.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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