BUILDING BIG Tunnel Basics
Tunnel Basics
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Forces that act on Solid-Rock Tunnels.

Rock Tunnel: Forces
The rock walls are very dense and can support themselves. Some sections of the rock are less dense than other sections. These loose chunks of rock push on the sides of the tunnel.



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