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A tunnel is an underground or underwater (or both) route for the transit of people and/or goods. The tunnel is surrounded by rock or other earthen materials, water or other things, and these all apply pressure on the structure of the tunnel. Sometimes these structures fail.
The failure of a tunnel can come as the result of poor engineering or construction. A "bad" design or the failure of the construction crews to follow a design can leave a tunnel vulnerable to failure. Additionally, there may be earthquakes or other natural disasters, fires or explosions in the tunnel, or other events that the tunnel was not made to withstand, and collapse is possible under the circumstances.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoSometimes they do, of course.
A well-made tunnel won't collapse because the walls of the tunnel carry enough of the weight of the roof.
Circular tunnels are stable because the slope of the tunnel ensures that no one part is carrying too much weight.
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Is there a word to describe a chronic fear of tunnels?
It generally falls under Claustrophobia. It can also be classified as Agoraphobia, which is not the fear of open spaces (as is the common misconception). Agoraphobia is defined as the fear of being in a place that is hard to get help in and escape from. Fears of lifts, tunnels and small rooms come under this. This I know because I have a fear of tunnels.
When did Via Giotto in Foggia building collapse happen?
Via Giotto in Foggia building collapse happened on 1999-11-11.
When did Via Canosa in Barletta building collapse happen?
Via Canosa in Barletta building collapse happened on 1959-09-16.
Why did the pottery industry collapse?
It has not. The ceramic industry is extremely active.
Inward collapse of Buildings during blast?
It's called an implosion.
Why should you stay away from bridges or tunnels during earthquake?
They are liable to collapse.
How was the roof of the burial chamber supported?
They were cut as tunnels into the solid rock, so they didn't need supports. Sometimes, though, they did partially collapse, as in the tomb of Hatshepsut.
What are three kinds of tunnels used in subsurface mining?
they are vertical tunnels, angle tunnels, and horizontal tunnels. THE END
Are there tunnels elsewhere in Saskathewan other than The Tunnels of Moose Jaw?
yes there are tunnels
How are ants a part of nature?
Ants live underground in giant colonies. When they build tunnels, the tunnels sometimes collapse. This moves the dirt around and brings rich soil to deep parts of the ground. Ants are also part of the cycle of life. They eat other small insects and get eaten by animals such as anteaters. They also eat wood.
Are ants a part of nature?
Ants live underground in giant colonies. When they build tunnels, the tunnels sometimes collapse. This moves the dirt around and brings rich soil to deep parts of the ground. Ants are also part of the cycle of life. They eat other small insects and get eaten by animals such as anteaters. They also eat wood.
When is Tunnels the move coming out?
when they finish making the tunnels
Is there tunnels in toontown?
Depends on what you mean by tunnels. There are the short tunnels that allow you to move from playground to street and vice-versa.
Does New Orleans have any tunnels?
Not tunnels for auto traffic. There are two auto tunnels on the westbank of the Mississippi River.
When did Tunnels of Doom happen?
Tunnels of Doom happened in 1982.
When was Tunnels of Doom created?
Tunnels of Doom was created in 1982.
When was Tunnels of Armageddon created?
Tunnels of Armageddon was created in 1989.
